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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 590.85 and 262.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 590.85 and 262.40 is: 362.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 590.85 = 262.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/590.85 = 262.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 590.85 × 262.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 155,039.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,039.04/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.01

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