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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.99, 590.76 and 370.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.99, 590.76 and 370.96 is: 512.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.99 : 590.76 = 370.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.99/590.76 = 370.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.99x = 590.76 × 370.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.99x = 219,148.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,148.33/427.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.04

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