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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.15, 590.87 and 262.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.15, 590.87 and 262.31 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.15 : 590.87 = 262.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.15/590.87 = 262.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.15x = 590.87 × 262.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.15x = 154,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,991.28/428.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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