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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.85, 593.41 and 272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.85, 593.41 and 272.65 is: 376.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.85 : 593.41 = 272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.85/593.41 = 272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.85x = 593.41 × 272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.85x = 161,793.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,793.24/429.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.39

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