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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.16, 644.25 and 361.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.16, 644.25 and 361.54 is: 542.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.16 : 644.25 = 361.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.16/644.25 = 361.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.16x = 644.25 × 361.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.16x = 232,922.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,922.15/429.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.74

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