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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.20, 590.98 and 362.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.20, 590.98 and 362.60 is: 500.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.20 : 590.98 = 362.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.20/590.98 = 362.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.20x = 590.98 × 362.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.20x = 214,289.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,289.35/428.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.44

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