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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 589.68 and 285.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 589.68 and 285.55 is: 393.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 589.68 = 285.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/589.68 = 285.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 589.68 × 285.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 168,378.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,378.75/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.79

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