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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.60, 592.65 and 272.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.60, 592.65 and 272.43 is: 375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.60 : 592.65 = 272.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.60/592.65 = 272.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.60x = 592.65 × 272.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.60x = 161,455.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,455.64/429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.83

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