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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.49, 590.03 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.49, 590.03 and 357.42 is: 493.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.49 : 590.03 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.49/590.03 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.49x = 590.03 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.49x = 210,889.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 210,889.18/427.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.33

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