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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.81, 592.89 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.81, 592.89 and 261.63 is: 360.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.81 : 592.89 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.81/592.89 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.81x = 592.89 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.81x = 155,117.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,117.81/429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.90

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