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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 592.01 and 263.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 592.01 and 263.10 is: 363.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 592.01 = 263.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/592.01 = 263.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 592.01 × 263.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 155,757.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,757.50/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.08

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