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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.37, 590.24 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.37, 590.24 and 372.16 is: 513.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.37 : 590.24 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.37/590.24 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.37x = 590.24 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.37x = 219,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,658.91/427.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 513.98

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