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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 641.87 and 265.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 641.87 and 265.49 is: 397.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 641.87 = 265.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/641.87 = 265.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 641.87 × 265.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 170,405.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,405.53/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.99

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