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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 589.98 and 261.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 589.98 and 261.66 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 589.98 = 261.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/589.98 = 261.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 589.98 × 261.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 154,375.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,375.64/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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