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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 641.49 and 351.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 641.49 and 351.58 is: 526.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 641.49 = 351.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/641.49 = 351.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 641.49 × 351.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 225,535.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,535.05/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 526.85

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