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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.01, 644.10 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.01, 644.10 and 266.20 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.01 : 644.10 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.01/644.10 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.01x = 644.10 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.01x = 171,459.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,459.42/429.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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