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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 641.58 and 245.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 641.58 and 245.34 is: 367.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 641.58 = 245.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/641.58 = 245.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 641.58 × 245.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 157,405.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,405.24/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.73

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