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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 643.32 and 253.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 643.32 and 253.31 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 643.32 = 253.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/643.32 = 253.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 643.32 × 253.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 162,956.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,956.17/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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