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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.24, 590.88 and 273.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.24, 590.88 and 273.02 is: 376.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.24 : 590.88 = 273.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.24/590.88 = 273.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.24x = 590.88 × 273.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.24x = 161,322.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,322.06/428.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.71

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