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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.90, 590.48 and 369.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.90, 590.48 and 369.66 is: 508.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.90 : 590.48 = 369.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.90/590.48 = 369.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.90x = 590.48 × 369.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.90x = 218,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,276.84/428.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.92

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