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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 644.94 and 349.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 644.94 and 349.38 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 644.94 = 349.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/644.94 = 349.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 644.94 × 349.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 225,329.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,329.14/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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