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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.34 and 261.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.34 and 261.19 is: 360.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.34 = 261.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.34 = 261.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.34 × 261.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 153,925.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,925.46/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.35

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