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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.24, 643.88 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.24, 643.88 and 266.58 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.24 : 643.88 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.24/643.88 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.24x = 643.88 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.24x = 171,645.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,645.53/429.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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