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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 642.05 and 242.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 642.05 and 242.93 is: 364.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 642.05 = 242.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/642.05 = 242.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 642.05 × 242.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 155,968.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,968.78/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.37

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