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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 592.74 and 350.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 592.74 and 350.81 is: 484.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 592.74 = 350.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/592.74 = 350.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 592.74 × 350.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 207,939.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,939.12/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.00

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