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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 641.25 and 254.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 641.25 and 254.99 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 641.25 = 254.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/641.25 = 254.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 641.25 × 254.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 163,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,512.34/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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