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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 593.40 and 290.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 593.40 and 290.39 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 593.40 = 290.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/593.40 = 290.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 593.40 × 290.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 172,317.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,317.43/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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