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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.36 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.36 and 265.28 is: 397.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.36 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.36 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.36 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 170,931.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,931.27/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.73

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