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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 589.68 and 269.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 589.68 and 269.86 is: 372.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 589.68 = 269.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/589.68 = 269.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 589.68 × 269.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 159,131.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,131.04/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.54

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