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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.16, 590.94 and 280.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.16, 590.94 and 280.50 is: 387.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.16 : 590.94 = 280.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.16/590.94 = 280.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.16x = 590.94 × 280.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.16x = 165,758.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,758.67/428.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.14

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