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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 593.46 and 289.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 593.46 and 289.96 is: 400.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 593.46 = 289.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/593.46 = 289.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 593.46 × 289.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 172,079.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,079.66/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.24

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