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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.40, 591.12 and 262.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.40, 591.12 and 262.80 is: 362.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.40 : 591.12 = 262.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.40/591.12 = 262.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.40x = 591.12 × 262.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.40x = 155,346.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,346.34/428.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.62

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