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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 641.67 and 243.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 641.67 and 243.11 is: 363.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 641.67 = 243.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/641.67 = 243.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 641.67 × 243.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 155,993.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,993.19/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.86

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