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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 429.52, 642.68 and 256.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 429.52, 642.68 and 256.28 is: 383.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    429.52 : 642.68 = 256.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    429.52/642.68 = 256.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    429.52x = 642.68 × 256.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    429.52x = 164,706.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,706.03/429.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.47

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