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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 642.72 and 245.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 642.72 and 245.81 is: 368.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 642.72 = 245.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/642.72 = 245.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 642.72 × 245.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 157,987.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,987.00/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.77

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