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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 590.49 and 276.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 590.49 and 276.48 is: 381.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 590.49 = 276.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/590.49 = 276.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 590.49 × 276.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 163,258.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,258.68/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.61

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