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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 590.19 and 287.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 590.19 and 287.96 is: 397.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 590.19 = 287.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/590.19 = 287.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 590.19 × 287.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 169,947.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,947.08/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.16

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