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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 590.08 and 270.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 590.08 and 270.04 is: 372.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 590.08 = 270.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/590.08 = 270.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 590.08 × 270.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 159,345.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,345.20/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.86

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