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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 590.07 and 261.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 590.07 and 261.72 is: 361.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 590.07 = 261.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/590.07 = 261.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 590.07 × 261.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 154,433.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,433.12/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.30

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