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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.63, 589.99 and 261.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.63, 589.99 and 261.76 is: 361.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.63 : 589.99 = 261.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.63/589.99 = 261.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.63x = 589.99 × 261.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.63x = 154,431.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,431.52/427.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.14

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