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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 641.16 and 351.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 641.16 and 351.12 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 641.16 = 351.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/641.16 = 351.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 641.16 × 351.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 225,124.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,124.10/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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