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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 589.68 and 358.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 589.68 and 358.16 is: 493.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 589.68 = 358.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/589.68 = 358.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 589.68 × 358.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 211,196.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 211,196.84/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.20

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