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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.12, 642.72 and 347.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.12, 642.72 and 347.64 is: 520.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.12 : 642.72 = 347.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.12/642.72 = 347.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.12x = 642.72 × 347.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.12x = 223,435.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,435.18/429.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.68

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