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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.36, 590.52 and 280.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.36, 590.52 and 280.74 is: 387.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.36 : 590.52 = 280.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.36/590.52 = 280.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.36x = 590.52 × 280.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.36x = 165,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,782.29/428.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.01

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