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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 644.04 and 361.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 644.04 and 361.44 is: 543.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 644.04 = 361.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/644.04 = 361.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 644.04 × 361.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 232,781.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,781.82/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.37

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