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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 590.34 and 262.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 590.34 and 262.04 is: 361.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 590.34 = 262.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/590.34 = 262.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 590.34 × 262.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 154,692.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,692.69/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.57

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