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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 641.40 and 337.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 641.40 and 337.26 is: 504.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 641.40 = 337.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/641.40 = 337.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 641.40 × 337.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 216,318.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,318.56/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.97

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