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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.93, 593.43 and 264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.93, 593.43 and 264.24 is: 364.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.93 : 593.43 = 264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.93/593.43 = 264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.93x = 593.43 × 264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.93x = 156,807.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,807.94/429.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.73

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