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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.87, 645.26 and 349.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.87, 645.26 and 349.68 is: 524.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.87 : 645.26 = 349.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.87/645.26 = 349.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.87x = 645.26 × 349.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.87x = 225,632.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,632.77/429.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.89

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