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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.69, 592.54 and 382.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.69, 592.54 and 382.28 is: 527.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.69 : 592.54 = 382.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.69/592.54 = 382.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.69x = 592.54 × 382.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.69x = 226,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,511.32/429.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.15

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