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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 590.70 and 372.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 590.70 and 372.96 is: 514.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 590.70 = 372.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/590.70 = 372.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 590.70 × 372.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 220,307.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,307.47/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.69

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