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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 589.04 and 296.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 589.04 and 296.32 is: 408.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 589.04 = 296.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/589.04 = 296.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 589.04 × 296.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 174,544.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,544.33/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.58

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