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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 641.90 and 370.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 641.90 and 370.52 is: 555.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 641.90 = 370.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/641.90 = 370.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 641.90 × 370.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 237,831.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,831.73/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.30

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