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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.13, 641.40 and 382.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.13, 641.40 and 382.01 is: 572.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.13 : 641.40 = 382.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.13/641.40 = 382.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.13x = 641.40 × 382.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.13x = 245,018.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,018.01/428.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.30

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