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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.61, 592.11 and 367.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.61, 592.11 and 367.08 is: 507.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.61 : 592.11 = 367.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.61/592.11 = 367.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.61x = 592.11 × 367.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.61x = 217,351.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,351.74/428.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.11

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