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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.45 and 270.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.45 and 270.54 is: 373.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.45 = 270.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.45 = 270.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.45 × 270.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 159,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,740.34/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.33

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