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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.60, 593.52 and 395.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.60, 593.52 and 395.04 is: 545.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.60 : 593.52 = 395.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.60/593.52 = 395.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.60x = 593.52 × 395.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.60x = 234,464.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,464.14/429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.77

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