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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 590 and 270.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 590 and 270.24 is: 372.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 590 = 270.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/590 = 270.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 590 × 270.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 159,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,441.60/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.81

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