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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.96, 590.64 and 262.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.96, 590.64 and 262.20 is: 361.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.96 : 590.64 = 262.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.96/590.64 = 262.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.96x = 590.64 × 262.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.96x = 154,865.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,865.81/427.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.87

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