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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.62, 590.16 and 270.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.62, 590.16 and 270.30 is: 373.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.62 : 590.16 = 270.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.62/590.16 = 270.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.62x = 590.16 × 270.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.62x = 159,520.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,520.25/427.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.04

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