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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.27, 590.99 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.27, 590.99 and 268.70 is: 370.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.27 : 590.99 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.27/590.99 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.27x = 590.99 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.27x = 158,794.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,794.71/428.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.79

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