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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 590.58 and 270.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 590.58 and 270.68 is: 373.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 590.58 = 270.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/590.58 = 270.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 590.58 × 270.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 159,855.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,855.24/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.66

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