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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.18, 589.73 and 288.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.18, 589.73 and 288.03 is: 397.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.18 : 589.73 = 288.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.18/589.73 = 288.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.18x = 589.73 × 288.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.18x = 169,859.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,859.93/427.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.63

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