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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.44 and 261.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.44 and 261.64 is: 361.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.44 = 261.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.44 = 261.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.44 × 261.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 154,218.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,218.13/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.04

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