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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 590.13 and 262.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 590.13 and 262.14 is: 361.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 590.13 = 262.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/590.13 = 262.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 590.13 × 262.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 154,696.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,696.68/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.74

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