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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.19, 590.88 and 270.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.19, 590.88 and 270.85 is: 373.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.19 : 590.88 = 270.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.19/590.88 = 270.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.19x = 590.88 × 270.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.19x = 160,039.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,039.85/428.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.76

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