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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.71, 642.17 and 355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.71, 642.17 and 355.41 is: 532.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.71 : 642.17 = 355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.71/642.17 = 355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.71x = 642.17 × 355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.71x = 228,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,235.33/428.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 532.37

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