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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.20, 589.68 and 277.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.20, 589.68 and 277.84 is: 383.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.20 : 589.68 = 277.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.20/589.68 = 277.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.20x = 589.68 × 277.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.20x = 163,836.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,836.69/427.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.51

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