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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.13, 589.50 and 261.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.13, 589.50 and 261.38 is: 360.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.13 : 589.50 = 261.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.13/589.50 = 261.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.13x = 589.50 × 261.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.13x = 154,083.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,083.51/427.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.74

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