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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.64, 590.19 and 261.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.64, 590.19 and 261.96 is: 361.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.64 : 590.19 = 261.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.64/590.19 = 261.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.64x = 590.19 × 261.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.64x = 154,606.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,606.17/427.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.54

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