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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 589.77 and 280.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 589.77 and 280.01 is: 386.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 589.77 = 280.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/589.77 = 280.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 589.77 × 280.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 165,141.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,141.50/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.28

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