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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 591.45 and 369.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 591.45 and 369.14 is: 509.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 591.45 = 369.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/591.45 = 369.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 591.45 × 369.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 218,327.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,327.85/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.79

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