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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 590.04 and 272.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 590.04 and 272.16 is: 375.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 590.04 = 272.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/590.04 = 272.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 590.04 × 272.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 160,585.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,585.29/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.48

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