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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 590.84 and 280.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 590.84 and 280.82 is: 387.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 590.84 = 280.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/590.84 = 280.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 590.84 × 280.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 165,922.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,922.39/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.72

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