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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.73, 643.64 and 234.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.73, 643.64 and 234.43 is: 351.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.73 : 643.64 = 234.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.73/643.64 = 234.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.73x = 643.64 × 234.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.73x = 150,885.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,885.74/429.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.12

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