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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 642.08 and 352.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 642.08 and 352.74 is: 528.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 642.08 = 352.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/642.08 = 352.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 642.08 × 352.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 226,487.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,487.30/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.09

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