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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.96, 641.72 and 371.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.96, 641.72 and 371.82 is: 556.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.96 : 641.72 = 371.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.96/641.72 = 371.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.96x = 641.72 × 371.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.96x = 238,607.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,607.67/428.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.24

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