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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 589.37 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 589.37 and 261.33 is: 360.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 589.37 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/589.37 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 589.37 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 154,018.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,018.76/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.68

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