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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.06, 589.55 and 369.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.06, 589.55 and 369.03 is: 508.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.06 : 589.55 = 369.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.06/589.55 = 369.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.06x = 589.55 × 369.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.06x = 217,559.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,559.79/428.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.25

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