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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 590.28 and 261.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 590.28 and 261.74 is: 361.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 590.28 = 261.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/590.28 = 261.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 590.28 × 261.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 154,499.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,499.89/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.45

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