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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.27, 642.84 and 337.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.27, 642.84 and 337.74 is: 505.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.27 : 642.84 = 337.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.27/642.84 = 337.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.27x = 642.84 × 337.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.27x = 217,112.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,112.78/429.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.77

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