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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.61, 592.24 and 281.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.61, 592.24 and 281.99 is: 388.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.61 : 592.24 = 281.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.61/592.24 = 281.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.61x = 592.24 × 281.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.61x = 167,005.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,005.76/429.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 388.74

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