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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.43, 642.52 and 388.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.43, 642.52 and 388.93 is: 581.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.43 : 642.52 = 388.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.43/642.52 = 388.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.43x = 642.52 × 388.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.43x = 249,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,895.30/429.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.92

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