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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 590.20 and 368.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 590.20 and 368.82 is: 508.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 590.20 = 368.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/590.20 = 368.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 590.20 × 368.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 217,677.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,677.56/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.41

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