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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 642.60 and 377.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 642.60 and 377.64 is: 565.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 642.60 = 377.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/642.60 = 377.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 642.60 × 377.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 242,671.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,671.46/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 565.98

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