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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.07, 643.35 and 377.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.07, 643.35 and 377.81 is: 566.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.07 : 643.35 = 377.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.07/643.35 = 377.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.07x = 643.35 × 377.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.07x = 243,064.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,064.06/429.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.50

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