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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.53, 642.79 and 237.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.53, 642.79 and 237.37 is: 356.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.53 : 642.79 = 237.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.53/642.79 = 237.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.53x = 642.79 × 237.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.53x = 152,579.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,579.06/428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.05

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