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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.68, 592.76 and 280.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.68, 592.76 and 280.28 is: 386.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.68 : 592.76 = 280.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.68/592.76 = 280.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.68x = 592.76 × 280.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.68x = 166,138.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,138.77/429.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.66

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