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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 643.08 and 237.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 643.08 and 237.56 is: 356.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 643.08 = 237.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/643.08 = 237.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 643.08 × 237.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 152,770.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,770.08/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.34

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