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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.25, 642.28 and 256.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.25, 642.28 and 256.01 is: 383.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.25 : 642.28 = 256.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.25/642.28 = 256.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.25x = 642.28 × 256.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.25x = 164,432.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,432.03/429.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.07

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