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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 590.09 and 270.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 590.09 and 270.41 is: 373.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 590.09 = 270.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/590.09 = 270.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 590.09 × 270.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 159,561.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,561.93/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.21

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