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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 642.86 and 350.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 642.86 and 350.30 is: 525.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 642.86 = 350.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/642.86 = 350.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 642.86 × 350.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 225,193.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,193.86/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.97

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