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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.23, 642.36 and 245.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.23, 642.36 and 245.57 is: 368.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.23 : 642.36 = 245.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.23/642.36 = 245.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.23x = 642.36 × 245.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.23x = 157,744.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,744.35/428.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.37

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