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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 590.79 and 262.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 590.79 and 262.32 is: 362.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 590.79 = 262.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/590.79 = 262.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 590.79 × 262.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 154,976.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,976.03/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.20

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