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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 638.90 and 367.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 638.90 and 367.54 is: 548.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 638.90 = 367.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/638.90 = 367.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 638.90 × 367.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 234,821.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,821.31/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.62

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