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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 590.67 and 262.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 590.67 and 262.11 is: 361.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 590.67 = 262.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/590.67 = 262.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 590.67 × 262.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 154,820.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,820.51/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.77

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