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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 643.44 and 185.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 643.44 and 185.24 is: 277.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 643.44 = 185.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/643.44 = 185.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 643.44 × 185.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 119,190.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 119,190.83/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.91

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