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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 589.40 and 261.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 589.40 and 261.39 is: 360.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 589.40 = 261.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/589.40 = 261.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 589.40 × 261.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 154,065.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,065.88/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.75

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