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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.81, 592.92 and 272.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.81, 592.92 and 272.18 is: 375.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.81 : 592.92 = 272.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.81/592.92 = 272.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.81x = 592.92 × 272.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.81x = 161,378.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,378.00/429.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.46

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