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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 589.21 and 261.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 589.21 and 261.29 is: 360.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 589.21 = 261.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/589.21 = 261.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 589.21 × 261.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 153,951.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,951.08/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.45

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