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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 642.39 and 245.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 642.39 and 245.53 is: 368.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 642.39 = 245.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/642.39 = 245.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 642.39 × 245.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 157,725.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,725.90/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.29

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