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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.83, 593.20 and 264

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.83, 593.20 and 264 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.83 : 593.20 = 264 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.83/593.20 = 264/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.83x = 593.20 × 264
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.83x = 156,604.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,604.80/429.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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