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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 591.21 and 370.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 591.21 and 370.53 is: 511.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 591.21 = 370.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/591.21 = 370.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 591.21 × 370.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 219,061.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,061.04/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.78

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