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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 591.24 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 591.24 and 262.72 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 591.24 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/591.24 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 591.24 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 155,330.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,330.57/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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