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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.29, 642.33 and 255.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.29, 642.33 and 255.02 is: 382.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.29 : 642.33 = 255.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.29/642.33 = 255.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.29x = 642.33 × 255.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.29x = 163,803.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,803.78/428.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.46

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