Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.00, 590.63 and 262.24
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 428.00, 590.63 and 262.24 is: 361.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
428.00 : 590.63 = 262.24 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
428.00/590.63 = 262.24/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
428.00x = 590.63 × 262.24 - Step 4: Simplify right side
428.00x = 154,884.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 154,884.02/428.00 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 361.88
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