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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 641.10 and 265.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 641.10 and 265.32 is: 397.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 641.10 = 265.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/641.10 = 265.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 641.10 × 265.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 170,096.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,096.65/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.31

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