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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.31, 591.29 and 271.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.31, 591.29 and 271.11 is: 374.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.31 : 591.29 = 271.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.31/591.29 = 271.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.31x = 591.29 × 271.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.31x = 160,302.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,302.28/428.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.26

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