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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.59, 593.04 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.59, 593.04 and 272.30 is: 375.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.59 : 593.04 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.59/593.04 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.59x = 593.04 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.59x = 161,484.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,484.79/429.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.90

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