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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.83, 591.82 and 263.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.83, 591.82 and 263.00 is: 362.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.83 : 591.82 = 263.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.83/591.82 = 263.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.83x = 591.82 × 263.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.83x = 155,649.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,649.48/428.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.97

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