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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.78, 591.57 and 359.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.78, 591.57 and 359.07 is: 494.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.78 : 591.57 = 359.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.78/591.57 = 359.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.78x = 591.57 × 359.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.78x = 212,412.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,412.82/429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.23

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