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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 590.34 and 261.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 590.34 and 261.99 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 590.34 = 261.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/590.34 = 261.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 590.34 × 261.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 154,660.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,660.22/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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