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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.07, 591.26 and 372.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.07, 591.26 and 372.63 is: 514.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.07 : 591.26 = 372.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.07/591.26 = 372.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.07x = 591.26 × 372.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.07x = 220,319.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,319.35/428.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.68

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