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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 643.41 and 388.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 643.41 and 388.26 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 643.41 = 388.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/643.41 = 388.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 643.41 × 388.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 249,810.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,810.37/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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