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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 641.36 and 355.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 641.36 and 355.96 is: 533.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 641.36 = 355.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/641.36 = 355.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 641.36 × 355.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 228,298.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,298.51/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.01

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