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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 589.05 and 261.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 589.05 and 261.34 is: 360.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 589.05 = 261.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/589.05 = 261.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 589.05 × 261.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 153,940.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,940.85/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.46

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