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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.92, 644.08 and 267.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.92, 644.08 and 267.68 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.92 : 644.08 = 267.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.92/644.08 = 267.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.92x = 644.08 × 267.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.92x = 172,407.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 172,407.33/429.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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