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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.51, 591.39 and 262.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.51, 591.39 and 262.77 is: 362.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.51 : 591.39 = 262.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.51/591.39 = 262.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.51x = 591.39 × 262.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.51x = 155,399.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,399.55/428.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.65

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