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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.39, 591.30 and 262.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.39, 591.30 and 262.57 is: 362.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.39 : 591.30 = 262.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.39/591.30 = 262.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.39x = 591.30 × 262.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.39x = 155,259.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,259.36/428.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.43

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