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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 589.77 and 261.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 589.77 and 261.54 is: 360.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 589.77 = 261.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/589.77 = 261.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 589.77 × 261.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 154,248.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,248.45/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.93

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