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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 588.07 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 588.07 and 371.68 is: 511.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 588.07 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/588.07 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 588.07 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 218,573.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,573.86/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.57

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