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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 589.19 and 261.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 589.19 and 261.26 is: 360.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 589.19 = 261.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/589.19 = 261.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 589.19 × 261.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 153,930.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,930.47/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.48

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