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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 589.93 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 589.93 and 261.75 is: 361.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 589.93 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/589.93 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 589.93 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 154,414.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,414.18/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.19

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