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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 642.96 and 364.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 642.96 and 364.38 is: 546.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 642.96 = 364.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/642.96 = 364.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 642.96 × 364.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 234,281.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,281.76/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.57

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