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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.25, 590.96 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.25, 590.96 and 262.40 is: 362.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.25 : 590.96 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.25/590.96 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.25x = 590.96 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.25x = 155,063.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,063.64/428.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.09

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