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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 590.42 and 270.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 590.42 and 270.59 is: 373.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 590.42 = 270.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/590.42 = 270.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 590.42 × 270.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 159,759.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,759.47/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.35

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