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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 641.96 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 641.96 and 370.52 is: 554.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 641.96 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/641.96 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 641.96 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 237,859.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,859.02/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 554.24

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