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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.01, 641.75 and 235.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.01, 641.75 and 235.77 is: 353.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.01 : 641.75 = 235.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.01/641.75 = 235.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.01x = 641.75 × 235.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.01x = 151,304.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,304.22/428.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.51

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