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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.13, 642.75 and 347.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.13, 642.75 and 347.11 is: 519.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.13 : 642.75 = 347.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.13/642.75 = 347.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.13x = 642.75 × 347.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.13x = 223,104.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,104.95/429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.90

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