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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.89, 641.39 and 383.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.89, 641.39 and 383.72 is: 572.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.89 : 641.39 = 383.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.89/641.39 = 383.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.89x = 641.39 × 383.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.89x = 246,109.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,109.05/429.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.50

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