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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 642.24 and 374.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 642.24 and 374.16 is: 561.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 642.24 = 374.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/642.24 = 374.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 642.24 × 374.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 240,300.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,300.52/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.24

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