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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.49, 641.52 and 363.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.49, 641.52 and 363.42 is: 544.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.49 : 641.52 = 363.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.49/641.52 = 363.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.49x = 641.52 × 363.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.49x = 233,141.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,141.20/428.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.10

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