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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 590.40 and 262.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 590.40 and 262.26 is: 361.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 590.40 = 262.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/590.40 = 262.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 590.40 × 262.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 154,838.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,838.30/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.89

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