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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.88, 593.52 and 290.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.88, 593.52 and 290.21 is: 400.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.88 : 593.52 = 290.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.88/593.52 = 290.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.88x = 593.52 × 290.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.88x = 172,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,245.44/429.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.68

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