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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.57, 641.99 and 342.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.57, 641.99 and 342.05 is: 512.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.57 : 641.99 = 342.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.57/641.99 = 342.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.57x = 641.99 × 342.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.57x = 219,593.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,593.86/428.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.38

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