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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.12, 590.70 and 270.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.12, 590.70 and 270.74 is: 373.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.12 : 590.70 = 270.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.12/590.70 = 270.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.12x = 590.70 × 270.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.12x = 159,926.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,926.12/428.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.55

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