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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 590.13 and 259.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 590.13 and 259.64 is: 358.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 590.13 = 259.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/590.13 = 259.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 590.13 × 259.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 153,221.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,221.35/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.16

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