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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 640.37 and 367.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 640.37 and 367.02 is: 547.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 640.37 = 367.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/640.37 = 367.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 640.37 × 367.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 235,029.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,029.51/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.87

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