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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.10, 642.29 and 254.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.10, 642.29 and 254.97 is: 382.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.10 : 642.29 = 254.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.10/642.29 = 254.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.10x = 642.29 × 254.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.10x = 163,764.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,764.68/428.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.54

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