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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.36, 644.16 and 381.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.36, 644.16 and 381.60 is: 572.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.36 : 644.16 = 381.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.36/644.16 = 381.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.36x = 644.16 × 381.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.36x = 245,811.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,811.46/429.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.51

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