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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.37, 591.17 and 260.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.37, 591.17 and 260.29 is: 359.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.37 : 591.17 = 260.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.37/591.17 = 260.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.37x = 591.17 × 260.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.37x = 153,875.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,875.08/428.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.21

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