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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 589.92 and 262.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 589.92 and 262.02 is: 361.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 589.92 = 262.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/589.92 = 262.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 589.92 × 262.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 154,570.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,570.84/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.26

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