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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.13, 588.03 and 383.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.13, 588.03 and 383.39 is: 527.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 588.03 = 383.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/588.03 = 383.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 588.03 × 383.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 225,444.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,444.82/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.81

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