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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.34, 591.03 and 262.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.34, 591.03 and 262.54 is: 362.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.34 : 591.03 = 262.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.34/591.03 = 262.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.34x = 591.03 × 262.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.34x = 155,169.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,169.02/428.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.26

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