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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 589.67 and 261.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 589.67 and 261.51 is: 360.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 589.67 = 261.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/589.67 = 261.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 589.67 × 261.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 154,205.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,205.26/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.71

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