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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.41, 641.85 and 366.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.41, 641.85 and 366.94 is: 549.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.41 : 641.85 = 366.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.41/641.85 = 366.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.41x = 641.85 × 366.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.41x = 235,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,520.44/428.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.75

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