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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 589.74 and 272

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 589.74 and 272 is: 375.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 589.74 = 272 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/589.74 = 272/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 589.74 × 272
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 160,409.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,409.28/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.42

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