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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 591.88 and 377.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 591.88 and 377.68 is: 522.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 591.88 = 377.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/591.88 = 377.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 591.88 × 377.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 223,541.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,541.24/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.00

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