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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 590.52 and 369.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 590.52 and 369.48 is: 509.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 590.52 = 369.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/590.52 = 369.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 590.52 × 369.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 218,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,185.33/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.45

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