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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428, 641.19 and 341.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428, 641.19 and 341.51 is: 511.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428 : 641.19 = 341.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428/641.19 = 341.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428x = 641.19 × 341.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428x = 218,972.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,972.80/428
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.62

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