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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.90, 592.82 and 367.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.90, 592.82 and 367.94 is: 507.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.90 : 592.82 = 367.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.90/592.82 = 367.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.90x = 592.82 × 367.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.90x = 218,119.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,119.88/429.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.37

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