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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 590.40 and 297.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 590.40 and 297.37 is: 410.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 590.40 = 297.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/590.40 = 297.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 590.40 × 297.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 175,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,567.25/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.41

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