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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 643.02 and 356.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 643.02 and 356.04 is: 534.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 643.02 = 356.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/643.02 = 356.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 643.02 × 356.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 228,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,940.84/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.86

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