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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 641.12 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 641.12 and 263.25 is: 394.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 641.12 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/641.12 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 641.12 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 168,773.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,773.52/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.13

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