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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.62, 592.90 and 240.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.62, 592.90 and 240.58 is: 332.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.62 : 592.90 = 240.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.62/592.90 = 240.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.62x = 592.90 × 240.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.62x = 142,640.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,640.89/429.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.02

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