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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 592.62 and 290.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 592.62 and 290.08 is: 399.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 592.62 = 290.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/592.62 = 290.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 592.62 × 290.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 171,907.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,907.21/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.90

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