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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 593.10 and 264.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 593.10 and 264.06 is: 364.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 593.10 = 264.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/593.10 = 264.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 593.10 × 264.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 156,613.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,613.99/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.25

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