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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 590.34 and 366.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 590.34 and 366.52 is: 504.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 590.34 = 366.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/590.34 = 366.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 590.34 × 366.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 216,371.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,371.42/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.48

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