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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.58, 642.24 and 265.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.58, 642.24 and 265.77 is: 398.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.58 : 642.24 = 265.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.58/642.24 = 265.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.58x = 642.24 × 265.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.58x = 170,688.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,688.12/428.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.26

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