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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 642.61 and 352.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 642.61 and 352.33 is: 527.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 642.61 = 352.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/642.61 = 352.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 642.61 × 352.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 226,410.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,410.78/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.97

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