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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.73, 590.31 and 296.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.73, 590.31 and 296.51 is: 409.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.73 : 590.31 = 296.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.73/590.31 = 296.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.73x = 590.31 × 296.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.73x = 175,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,029.87/427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.21

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