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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 592.04 and 263.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 592.04 and 263.16 is: 363.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 592.04 = 263.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/592.04 = 263.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 592.04 × 263.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 155,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,799.93/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.18

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