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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 590.88 and 262.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 590.88 and 262.48 is: 362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 590.88 = 262.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/590.88 = 262.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 590.88 × 262.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 155,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,094.18/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.05

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