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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 590.86 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 590.86 and 262.32 is: 362.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 590.86 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/590.86 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 590.86 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 154,994.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,994.40/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.00

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