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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 589.52 and 311.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 589.52 and 311.04 is: 429.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 589.52 = 311.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/589.52 = 311.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 589.52 × 311.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 183,364.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 183,364.30/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 429.22

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