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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.21, 641.67 and 351.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.21, 641.67 and 351.71 is: 527.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.21 : 641.67 = 351.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.21/641.67 = 351.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.21x = 641.67 × 351.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.21x = 225,678.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,678.55/428.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.03

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