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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.82, 642.33 and 364.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.82, 642.33 and 364.11 is: 545.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.82 : 642.33 = 364.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.82/642.33 = 364.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.82x = 642.33 × 364.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.82x = 233,878.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,878.78/428.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.40

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