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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 641.30 and 245.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 641.30 and 245.06 is: 367.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 641.30 = 245.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/641.30 = 245.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 641.30 × 245.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 157,152.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,152.55/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.00

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