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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 640.96 and 372.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 640.96 and 372.02 is: 555.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 640.96 = 372.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/640.96 = 372.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 640.96 × 372.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 238,445.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,445.80/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.31

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