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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.89, 593.26 and 264.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.89, 593.26 and 264.01 is: 364.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.89 : 593.26 = 264.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.89/593.26 = 264.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.89x = 593.26 × 264.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.89x = 156,624.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,624.43/429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.34

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