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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 589.29 and 271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 589.29 and 271.76 is: 375.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 589.29 = 271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/589.29 = 271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 589.29 × 271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 160,145.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,145.45/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.04

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