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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.30, 641.55 and 356.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.30, 641.55 and 356.30 is: 533.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.30 : 641.55 = 356.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.30/641.55 = 356.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.30x = 641.55 × 356.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.30x = 228,584.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,584.27/428.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.70

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