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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.52, 589.81 and 270.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.52, 589.81 and 270.11 is: 372.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.52 : 589.81 = 270.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.52/589.81 = 270.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.52x = 589.81 × 270.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.52x = 159,313.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,313.58/427.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.65

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