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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.86, 643.62 and 361.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.86, 643.62 and 361.20 is: 540.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.86 : 643.62 = 361.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.86/643.62 = 361.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.86x = 643.62 × 361.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.86x = 232,475.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,475.54/429.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.82

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