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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 590.96 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 590.96 and 262.46 is: 362.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 590.96 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/590.96 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 590.96 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 155,103.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,103.36/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.19

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