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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.28, 643.88 and 266.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.28, 643.88 and 266.96 is: 400.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.28 : 643.88 = 266.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.28/643.88 = 266.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.28x = 643.88 × 266.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.28x = 171,890.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,890.20/429.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.42

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