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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 588.60 and 386.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 588.60 and 386.16 is: 531.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 588.60 = 386.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/588.60 = 386.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 588.60 × 386.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 227,293.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,293.78/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.76

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