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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.26, 590.91 and 262.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.26, 590.91 and 262.51 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.26 : 590.91 = 262.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.26/590.91 = 262.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.26x = 590.91 × 262.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.26x = 155,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,119.78/428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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