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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.09, 642.41 and 359.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.09, 642.41 and 359.83 is: 538.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.09 : 642.41 = 359.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.09/642.41 = 359.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.09x = 642.41 × 359.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.09x = 231,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,158.39/429.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.72

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