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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.72, 591.42 and 262.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.72, 591.42 and 262.65 is: 362.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.72 : 591.42 = 262.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.72/591.42 = 262.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.72x = 591.42 × 262.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.72x = 155,336.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,336.46/428.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.33

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