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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 590.27 and 276.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 590.27 and 276.51 is: 381.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 590.27 = 276.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/590.27 = 276.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 590.27 × 276.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 163,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,211.22/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.36

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