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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 590.37 and 261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 590.37 and 261.94 is: 361.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 590.37 = 261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/590.37 = 261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 590.37 × 261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 154,641.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,641.52/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.60

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