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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.63, 591.14 and 369.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.63, 591.14 and 369.23 is: 509.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.63 : 591.14 = 369.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.63/591.14 = 369.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.63x = 591.14 × 369.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.63x = 218,264.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,264.59/428.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.22

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