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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.38, 644.96 and 347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.38, 644.96 and 347.21 is: 521.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.38 : 644.96 = 347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.38/644.96 = 347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.38x = 644.96 × 347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.38x = 223,933.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,933.34/429.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.53

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