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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.22, 643.73 and 246.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.22, 643.73 and 246.52 is: 369.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.22 : 643.73 = 246.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.22/643.73 = 246.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.22x = 643.73 × 246.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.22x = 158,691.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,691.09/429.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.72

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