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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 641.42 and 359.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 641.42 and 359.50 is: 538.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 641.42 = 359.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/641.42 = 359.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 641.42 × 359.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 230,590.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,590.49/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.34

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