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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.44, 641.44 and 356.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.44, 641.44 and 356.76 is: 534.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.44 : 641.44 = 356.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.44/641.44 = 356.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.44x = 641.44 × 356.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.44x = 228,840.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,840.13/428.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.12

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