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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.89, 590.58 and 262.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.89, 590.58 and 262.07 is: 361.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.89 : 590.58 = 262.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.89/590.58 = 262.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.89x = 590.58 × 262.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.89x = 154,770.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,770.35/427.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.71

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