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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 641.48 and 377.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 641.48 and 377.83 is: 564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 641.48 = 377.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/641.48 = 377.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 641.48 × 377.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 242,369.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,369.30/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.01

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