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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.50, 591.33 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.50, 591.33 and 262.65 is: 362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.50 : 591.33 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.50/591.33 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.50x = 591.33 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.50x = 155,312.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,312.82/428.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.46

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