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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.67, 642.65 and 363.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.67, 642.65 and 363.73 is: 545.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.67 : 642.65 = 363.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.67/642.65 = 363.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.67x = 642.65 × 363.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.67x = 233,751.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,751.08/428.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.29

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