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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 641.44 and 245.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 641.44 and 245.00 is: 367.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 641.44 = 245.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/641.44 = 245.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 641.44 × 245.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 157,153.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,153.59/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.04

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