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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 591.02 and 262.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 591.02 and 262.58 is: 362.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 591.02 = 262.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/591.02 = 262.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 591.02 × 262.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 155,190.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,190.03/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.24

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