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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.58 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.58 and 272.88 is: 376.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.58 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.58 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.58 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 161,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,157.47/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.50

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