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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 589.78 and 259.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 589.78 and 259.34 is: 357.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 589.78 = 259.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/589.78 = 259.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 589.78 × 259.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 152,953.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,953.55/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.84

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