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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.89, 592.99 and 274.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.89, 592.99 and 274.64 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.89 : 592.99 = 274.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.89/592.99 = 274.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.89x = 592.99 × 274.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.89x = 162,855.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,855.12/429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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