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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.63, 592.87 and 243.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.63, 592.87 and 243.12 is: 335.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.63 : 592.87 = 243.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.63/592.87 = 243.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.63x = 592.87 × 243.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.63x = 144,138.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,138.55/429.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 335.49

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