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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.04, 591.22 and 386.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.04, 591.22 and 386.58 is: 533.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.04 : 591.22 = 386.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.04/591.22 = 386.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.04x = 591.22 × 386.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.04x = 228,553.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,553.83/428.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.95

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