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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428, 641.08 and 265.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428, 641.08 and 265.48 is: 397.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 641.08 = 265.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/641.08 = 265.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 641.08 × 265.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 170,193.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,193.92/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.65

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