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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.70, 645.24 and 361.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.70, 645.24 and 361.78 is: 543.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.70 : 645.24 = 361.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.70/645.24 = 361.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.70x = 645.24 × 361.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.70x = 233,434.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,434.93/429.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.25

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