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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 641.51 and 245.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 641.51 and 245.19 is: 367.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 641.51 = 245.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/641.51 = 245.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 641.51 × 245.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 157,290.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,290.61/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.20

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