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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 590.44 and 262.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 590.44 and 262.21 is: 361.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 590.44 = 262.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/590.44 = 262.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 590.44 × 262.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 154,817.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,817.14/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.68

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