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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.53, 642.27 and 377.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.53, 642.27 and 377.26 is: 565.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.53 : 642.27 = 377.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.53/642.27 = 377.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.53x = 642.27 × 377.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.53x = 242,302.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,302.78/428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.43

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