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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.77, 644.64 and 236.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.77, 644.64 and 236.00 is: 353.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.77 : 644.64 = 236.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.77/644.64 = 236.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.77x = 644.64 × 236.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.77x = 152,135.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,135.77/429.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.99

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