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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.39, 588.51 and 392.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.39, 588.51 and 392.31 is: 540.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.39 : 588.51 = 392.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.39/588.51 = 392.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.39x = 588.51 × 392.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.39x = 230,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,878.36/427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.21

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