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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 589.61 and 277.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 589.61 and 277.92 is: 383.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 589.61 = 277.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/589.61 = 277.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 589.61 × 277.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 163,865.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,865.11/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.27

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