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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 642.08 and 184.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 642.08 and 184.59 is: 276.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 642.08 = 184.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/642.08 = 184.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 642.08 × 184.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 118,520.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,520.62/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.68

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