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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.95, 592.03 and 263.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.95, 592.03 and 263.27 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.95 : 592.03 = 263.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.95/592.03 = 263.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.95x = 592.03 × 263.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.95x = 155,860.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,860.74/428.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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