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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.25, 588.27 and 271

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.25, 588.27 and 271 is: 374.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.25 : 588.27 = 271 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.25/588.27 = 271/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.25x = 588.27 × 271
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.25x = 159,421.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,421.17/426.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.01

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