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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.88, 591.93 and 263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.88, 591.93 and 263.24 is: 363.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.88 : 591.93 = 263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.88/591.93 = 263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.88x = 591.93 × 263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.88x = 155,819.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,819.65/428.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.32

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