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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 590.04 and 270.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 590.04 and 270.18 is: 372.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 590.04 = 270.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/590.04 = 270.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 590.04 × 270.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 159,417.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,417.01/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.75

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