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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.02, 641.88 and 359.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.02, 641.88 and 359.56 is: 539.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.02 : 641.88 = 359.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.02/641.88 = 359.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.02x = 641.88 × 359.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.02x = 230,794.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,794.37/428.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.21

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