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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.68, 591.86 and 363.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.68, 591.86 and 363.21 is: 500.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.68 : 591.86 = 363.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.68/591.86 = 363.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.68x = 591.86 × 363.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.68x = 214,967.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,967.65/429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.30

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