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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.08, 590.76 and 358

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.08, 590.76 and 358 is: 494.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.08 : 590.76 = 358 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.08/590.76 = 358/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.08x = 590.76 × 358
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.08x = 211,492.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,492.08/428.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 494.05

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