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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 641.32 and 366.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 641.32 and 366.53 is: 548.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 641.32 = 366.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/641.32 = 366.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 641.32 × 366.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 235,058.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,058.90/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.57

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