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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 590.32 and 272.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 590.32 and 272.48 is: 375.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 590.32 = 272.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/590.32 = 272.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 590.32 × 272.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 160,850.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,850.39/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.96

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