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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 642.81 and 255.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 642.81 and 255.11 is: 382.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 642.81 = 255.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/642.81 = 255.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 642.81 × 255.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 163,984.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,984.05/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.93

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