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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 641.68 and 367.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 641.68 and 367.90 is: 550.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 641.68 = 367.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/641.68 = 367.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 641.68 × 367.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 236,074.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,074.07/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.65

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