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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 589.23 and 287.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 589.23 and 287.27 is: 396.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 589.23 = 287.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/589.23 = 287.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 589.23 × 287.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 169,263.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,263.72/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.06

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