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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 591 and 290.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 591 and 290.16 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 591 = 290.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/591 = 290.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 591 × 290.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 171,484.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,484.56/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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