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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 589.94 and 395.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 589.94 and 395.97 is: 546.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 589.94 = 395.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/589.94 = 395.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 589.94 × 395.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 233,598.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,598.54/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.07

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