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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.17, 642.05 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.17, 642.05 and 372.04 is: 556.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.17 : 642.05 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.17/642.05 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.17x = 642.05 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.17x = 238,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,870.87/429.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.58

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