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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 590.02 and 270.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 590.02 and 270.17 is: 372.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 590.02 = 270.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/590.02 = 270.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 590.02 × 270.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 159,407.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,407.92/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.94

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