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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 590.68 and 262.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 590.68 and 262.36 is: 361.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 590.68 = 262.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/590.68 = 262.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 590.68 × 262.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 154,970.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,970.80/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.98

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