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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.50, 643.64 and 267.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.50, 643.64 and 267.12 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.50 : 643.64 = 267.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.50/643.64 = 267.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.50x = 643.64 × 267.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.50x = 171,929.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,929.12/429.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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