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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 590.94 and 262.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 590.94 and 262.62 is: 362.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 590.94 = 262.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/590.94 = 262.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 590.94 × 262.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 155,192.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,192.66/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.31

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