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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.41, 642.53 and 256.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.41, 642.53 and 256.16 is: 383.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.41 : 642.53 = 256.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.41/642.53 = 256.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.41x = 642.53 × 256.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.41x = 164,585.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,585.99/429.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.29

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