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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 589.38 and 269.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 589.38 and 269.51 is: 371.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 589.38 = 269.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/589.38 = 269.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 589.38 × 269.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 158,840.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,840.86/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.87

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