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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.08, 642.98 and 352.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.08, 642.98 and 352.58 is: 528.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.08 : 642.98 = 352.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.08/642.98 = 352.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.08x = 642.98 × 352.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.08x = 226,701.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,701.89/429.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.34

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