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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.54 and 262.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.54 and 262.18 is: 361.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.54 = 262.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.54 = 262.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.54 × 262.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 154,827.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,827.78/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.85

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