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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.71, 590.02 and 261.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.71, 590.02 and 261.63 is: 360.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.71 : 590.02 = 261.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.71/590.02 = 261.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.71x = 590.02 × 261.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.71x = 154,366.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,366.93/427.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.92

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