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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.32, 591.03 and 270.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.32, 591.03 and 270.88 is: 373.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.32 : 591.03 = 270.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.32/591.03 = 270.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.32x = 591.03 × 270.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.32x = 160,096.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,096.73/428.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.78

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