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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.94, 593.33 and 264.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.94, 593.33 and 264.09 is: 364.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.94 : 593.33 = 264.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.94/593.33 = 264.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.94x = 593.33 × 264.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.94x = 156,693.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,693.42/429.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.45

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