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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.39, 642.60 and 264.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.39, 642.60 and 264.96 is: 396.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.39 : 642.60 = 264.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.39/642.60 = 264.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.39x = 642.60 × 264.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.39x = 170,263.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,263.30/429.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.52

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