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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.79, 593.11 and 252.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.79, 593.11 and 252.71 is: 348.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.79 : 593.11 = 252.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.79/593.11 = 252.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.79x = 593.11 × 252.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.79x = 149,884.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,884.83/429.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.74

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