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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 590.75 and 262.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 590.75 and 262.13 is: 361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 590.75 = 262.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/590.75 = 262.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 590.75 × 262.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 154,850.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,850.02/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.82

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