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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 592.75 and 350.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 592.75 and 350.29 is: 482.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 592.75 = 350.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/592.75 = 350.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 592.75 × 350.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 207,635.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 207,635.58/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.94

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