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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.66, 642.60 and 368.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.66, 642.60 and 368.10 is: 550.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.66 : 642.60 = 368.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.66/642.60 = 368.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.66x = 642.60 × 368.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.66x = 236,541.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,541.06/429.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.53

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