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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.99, 592.02 and 263.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.99, 592.02 and 263.29 is: 363.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.99 : 592.02 = 263.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.99/592.02 = 263.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.99x = 592.02 × 263.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.99x = 155,871.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,871.63/428.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.35

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