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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 642.36 and 265.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 642.36 and 265.80 is: 398.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 642.36 = 265.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/642.36 = 265.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 642.36 × 265.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 170,739.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,739.29/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.11

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