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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.03, 641.23 and 336.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.03, 641.23 and 336.14 is: 503.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.03 : 641.23 = 336.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.03/641.23 = 336.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.03x = 641.23 × 336.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.03x = 215,543.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,543.05/428.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.57

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