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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.74, 590.67 and 272.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.74, 590.67 and 272.58 is: 376.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.74 : 590.67 = 272.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.74/590.67 = 272.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.74x = 590.67 × 272.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.74x = 161,004.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,004.83/427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.41

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