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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.77 and 280.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.77 and 280.72 is: 387.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.77 = 280.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.77 = 280.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.77 × 280.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 165,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,840.95/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.59

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