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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 590.02 and 296.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 590.02 and 296.52 is: 409.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 590.02 = 296.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/590.02 = 296.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 590.02 × 296.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 174,952.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,952.73/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.02

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