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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 642.03 and 355.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 642.03 and 355.32 is: 532.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 642.03 = 355.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/642.03 = 355.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 642.03 × 355.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 228,124.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,124.23/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.23

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