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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.69, 591.72 and 263.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.69, 591.72 and 263.06 is: 363.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.69 : 591.72 = 263.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.69/591.72 = 263.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.69x = 591.72 × 263.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.69x = 155,657.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,657.86/428.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.10

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