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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.65, 592.50 and 272.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.65, 592.50 and 272.30 is: 375.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.65 : 592.50 = 272.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.65/592.50 = 272.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.65x = 592.50 × 272.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.65x = 161,336.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,336.39/429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.51

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