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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 591.58 and 260.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 591.58 and 260.58 is: 359.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 591.58 = 260.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/591.58 = 260.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 591.58 × 260.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 154,153.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,153.26/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 359.60

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