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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.74, 593.15 and 252.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.74, 593.15 and 252.72 is: 348.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.74 : 593.15 = 252.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.74/593.15 = 252.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.74x = 593.15 × 252.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.74x = 149,899.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,899.60/429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.82

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