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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 590.05 and 261.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 590.05 and 261.65 is: 360.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 590.05 = 261.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/590.05 = 261.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 590.05 × 261.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 154,382.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,382.32/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360.94

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