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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.30, 644.04 and 368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.30, 644.04 and 368.28 is: 552.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.30 : 644.04 = 368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.30/644.04 = 368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.30x = 644.04 × 368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.30x = 237,187.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,187.05/429.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 552.50

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