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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 644.12 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 644.12 and 267.04 is: 400.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 644.12 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/644.12 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 644.12 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 172,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,005.80/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.16

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