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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 589.92 and 272.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 589.92 and 272.64 is: 376.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 589.92 = 272.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/589.92 = 272.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 589.92 × 272.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 160,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,835.79/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.07

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