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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 642.56 and 372.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 642.56 and 372.45 is: 557.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 642.56 = 372.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/642.56 = 372.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 642.56 × 372.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 239,321.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,321.47/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.18

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