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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 590.10 and 261.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 590.10 and 261.82 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 590.10 = 261.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/590.10 = 261.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 590.10 × 261.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 154,495.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,495.72/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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