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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 592.02 and 263.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 592.02 and 263.25 is: 363.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 592.02 = 263.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/592.02 = 263.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 592.02 × 263.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 155,847.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,847.95/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.33

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