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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.94, 591.56 and 362.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.94, 591.56 and 362.86 is: 500.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.94 : 591.56 = 362.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.94/591.56 = 362.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.94x = 591.56 × 362.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.94x = 214,650.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,650.17/428.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.42

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