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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 590.52 and 280.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 590.52 and 280.68 is: 387.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 590.52 = 280.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/590.52 = 280.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 590.52 × 280.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 165,747.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,747.15/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.55

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