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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 590.11 and 261.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 590.11 and 261.90 is: 361.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 590.11 = 261.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/590.11 = 261.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 590.11 × 261.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 154,549.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,549.81/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.31

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