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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.37, 642.99 and 360.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.37, 642.99 and 360.73 is: 540.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.37 : 642.99 = 360.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.37/642.99 = 360.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.37x = 642.99 × 360.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.37x = 231,945.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,945.78/429.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.20

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