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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.65, 592.89 and 252.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.65, 592.89 and 252.61 is: 348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.65 : 592.89 = 252.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.65/592.89 = 252.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.65x = 592.89 × 252.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.65x = 149,769.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,769.94/429.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.59

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