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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 590.34 and 270.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 590.34 and 270.48 is: 373.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 590.34 = 270.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/590.34 = 270.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 590.34 × 270.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 159,675.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,675.16/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.25

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