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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.09, 590.54 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.09, 590.54 and 262.26 is: 361.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.09 : 590.54 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.09/590.54 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.09x = 590.54 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.09x = 154,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,873.71/428.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.78

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