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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 590.31 and 394.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 590.31 and 394.28 is: 544.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 590.31 = 394.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/590.31 = 394.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 590.31 × 394.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 232,744.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,744.48/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.97

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