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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 590.01 and 261.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 590.01 and 261.69 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 590.01 = 261.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/590.01 = 261.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 590.01 × 261.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 154,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,399.72/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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