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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.03, 644.09 and 246.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.03, 644.09 and 246.51 is: 370.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.03 : 644.09 = 246.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.03/644.09 = 246.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.03x = 644.09 × 246.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.03x = 158,773.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,773.39/429.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.08

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