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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.92, 591.90 and 263.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.92, 591.90 and 263.14 is: 363.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.92 : 591.90 = 263.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.92/591.90 = 263.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.92x = 591.90 × 263.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.92x = 155,752.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,752.57/428.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.13

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