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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.67, 642.96 and 372.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.67, 642.96 and 372.09 is: 556.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.67 : 642.96 = 372.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.67/642.96 = 372.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.67x = 642.96 × 372.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.67x = 239,240.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,240.38/429.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.80

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