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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.86, 592.11 and 363.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.86, 592.11 and 363.40 is: 500.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.86 : 592.11 = 363.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.86/592.11 = 363.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.86x = 592.11 × 363.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.86x = 215,172.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,172.66/429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.56

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