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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.73, 642.93 and 255.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.73, 642.93 and 255.75 is: 383.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.73 : 642.93 = 255.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.73/642.93 = 255.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.73x = 642.93 × 255.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.73x = 164,429.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,429.35/428.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.53

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