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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.77, 590.75 and 403.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.77, 590.75 and 403.53 is: 557.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.77 : 590.75 = 403.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.77/590.75 = 403.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.77x = 590.75 × 403.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.77x = 238,383.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,383.33/427.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.27

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