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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.28, 590.96 and 262.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.28, 590.96 and 262.50 is: 362.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.28 : 590.96 = 262.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.28/590.96 = 262.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.28x = 590.96 × 262.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.28x = 155,127
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,127/428.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.21

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