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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.84, 642.12 and 253.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.84, 642.12 and 253.00 is: 378.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.84 : 642.12 = 253.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.84/642.12 = 253.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.84x = 642.12 × 253.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.84x = 162,453.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,453.81/428.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.83

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