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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 591.93 and 263.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 591.93 and 263.23 is: 363.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 591.93 = 263.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/591.93 = 263.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 591.93 × 263.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 155,812.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,812.25/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.29

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