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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 641.39 and 341.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 641.39 and 341.28 is: 511.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 641.39 = 341.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/641.39 = 341.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 641.39 × 341.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 218,891.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,891.87/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.01

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