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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 642.27 and 255.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 642.27 and 255.97 is: 383.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 642.27 = 255.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/642.27 = 255.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 642.27 × 255.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 164,401.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,401.85/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.01

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