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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 642.27 and 342.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 642.27 and 342.24 is: 512.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 642.27 = 342.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/642.27 = 342.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 642.27 × 342.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 219,810.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,810.48/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.67

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