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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.70, 590.37 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.70, 590.37 and 270.59 is: 373.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.70 : 590.37 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.70/590.37 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.70x = 590.37 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.70x = 159,749.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,749.69/427.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.51

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