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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.13, 642.89 and 342.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.13, 642.89 and 342.56 is: 513.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.13 : 642.89 = 342.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.13/642.89 = 342.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.13x = 642.89 × 342.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.13x = 220,228.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,228.40/429.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.20

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