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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 640.50 and 371.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 640.50 and 371.00 is: 555.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 640.50 = 371.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/640.50 = 371.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 640.50 × 371.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 237,622.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,622.30/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.00

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