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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.78, 643.92 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.78, 643.92 and 246.72 is: 369.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.78 : 643.92 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.78/643.92 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.78x = 643.92 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.78x = 158,867.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,867.94/429.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.65

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