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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 590.20 and 261.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 590.20 and 261.92 is: 361.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 590.20 = 261.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/590.20 = 261.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 590.20 × 261.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 154,585.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,585.18/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.38

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