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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.50, 642.63 and 266.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.50, 642.63 and 266.42 is: 398.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.50 : 642.63 = 266.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.50/642.63 = 266.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.50x = 642.63 × 266.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.50x = 171,209.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,209.48/429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.63

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