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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 642.09 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 642.09 and 266.18 is: 398.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 642.09 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/642.09 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 642.09 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 170,911.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,911.52/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.97

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