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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 589.93 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 589.93 and 270.18 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 589.93 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/589.93 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 589.93 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 159,385.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,385.00/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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