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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 590.83 and 365.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 590.83 and 365.49 is: 503.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 590.83 = 365.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/590.83 = 365.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 590.83 × 365.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 215,942.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,942.46/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.94

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