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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.53, 643.08 and 266.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.53, 643.08 and 266.33 is: 399.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.53 : 643.08 = 266.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.53/643.08 = 266.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.53x = 643.08 × 266.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.53x = 171,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,266.95/428.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.66

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