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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.60, 643.84 and 357.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.60, 643.84 and 357.28 is: 535.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.60 : 643.84 = 357.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.60/643.84 = 357.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.60x = 643.84 × 357.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.60x = 230,031.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,031.16/429.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.45

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