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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 642.74 and 245.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 642.74 and 245.84 is: 368.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 642.74 = 245.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/642.74 = 245.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 642.74 × 245.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 158,006.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,006.76/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.88

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