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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.48, 591.04 and 272.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.48, 591.04 and 272.96 is: 376.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.48 : 591.04 = 272.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.48/591.04 = 272.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.48x = 591.04 × 272.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.48x = 161,330.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,330.28/428.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.52

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