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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 590.04 and 294.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 590.04 and 294.80 is: 407.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 590.04 = 294.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/590.04 = 294.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 590.04 × 294.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 173,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,940.84/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.14

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