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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.84, 645.27 and 361.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.84, 645.27 and 361.19 is: 542.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.84 : 645.27 = 361.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.84/645.27 = 361.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.84x = 645.27 × 361.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.84x = 233,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,065.33/429.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.21

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