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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.22, 590.73 and 262.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.22, 590.73 and 262.43 is: 362.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.22 : 590.73 = 262.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.22/590.73 = 262.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.22x = 590.73 × 262.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.22x = 155,022.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,022.32/428.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.02

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