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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429, 642.24 and 331.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429, 642.24 and 331.32 is: 496.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429 : 642.24 = 331.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429/642.24 = 331.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429x = 642.24 × 331.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429x = 212,786.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,786.96/429
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 496.01

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