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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 590.08 and 287.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 590.08 and 287.12 is: 396.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 590.08 = 287.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/590.08 = 287.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 590.08 × 287.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 169,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,423.77/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.55

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