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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.27, 588.86 and 294.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.27, 588.86 and 294.50 is: 405.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.27 : 588.86 = 294.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.27/588.86 = 294.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.27x = 588.86 × 294.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.27x = 173,418.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,418.17/427.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.87

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