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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 588.57 and 321.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 588.57 and 321.93 is: 443.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 588.57 = 321.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/588.57 = 321.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 588.57 × 321.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 189,478.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,478.34/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.72

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