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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.86, 643.17 and 359.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.86, 643.17 and 359.92 is: 539.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.86 : 643.17 = 359.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.86/643.17 = 359.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.86x = 643.17 × 359.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.86x = 231,489.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,489.75/428.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.78

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