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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.68, 591.32 and 262.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.68, 591.32 and 262.96 is: 362.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.68 : 591.32 = 262.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.68/591.32 = 262.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.68x = 591.32 × 262.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.68x = 155,493.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,493.51/428.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.73

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