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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.96, 645.12 and 375.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.96, 645.12 and 375.96 is: 564.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.96 : 645.12 = 375.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.96/645.12 = 375.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.96x = 645.12 × 375.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.96x = 242,539.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,539.32/429.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.10

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