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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.09, 589.36 and 261.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.09, 589.36 and 261.33 is: 360.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.09 : 589.36 = 261.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.09/589.36 = 261.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.09x = 589.36 × 261.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.09x = 154,015.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,015.08/427.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.62

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