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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.56, 590.94 and 369.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.56, 590.94 and 369.49 is: 509.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.56 : 590.94 = 369.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.56/590.94 = 369.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.56x = 590.94 × 369.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.56x = 218,346.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,346.42/428.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.49

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