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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.64, 643.36 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.64, 643.36 and 266.64 is: 400.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.64 : 643.36 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.64/643.36 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.64x = 643.36 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.64x = 171,545.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,545.51/428.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.21

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