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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.38, 590.13 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.38, 590.13 and 296.16 is: 408.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.38 : 590.13 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.38/590.13 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.38x = 590.13 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.38x = 174,772.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,772.90/427.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.94

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