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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 590.56 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 590.56 and 261.99 is: 361.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 590.56 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/590.56 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 590.56 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 154,720.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,720.16/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.44

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