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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.74, 592.61 and 367.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.74, 592.61 and 367.78 is: 507.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.74 : 592.61 = 367.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.74/592.61 = 367.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.74x = 592.61 × 367.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.74x = 217,945.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,945.30/429.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.16

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