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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.58, 645.53 and 234.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.58, 645.53 and 234.73 is: 352.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.58 : 645.53 = 234.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.58/645.53 = 234.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.58x = 645.53 × 234.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.58x = 151,524.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,524.89/429.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.73

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