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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 588.98 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 588.98 and 392.16 is: 540.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 588.98 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/588.98 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 588.98 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 230,974.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,974.40/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.90

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