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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 590.11 and 261.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 590.11 and 261.75 is: 361.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 590.11 = 261.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/590.11 = 261.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 590.11 × 261.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 154,461.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,461.29/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.13

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