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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 643.55 and 351.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 643.55 and 351.74 is: 527.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 643.55 = 351.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/643.55 = 351.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 643.55 × 351.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 226,362.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,362.13/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.28

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