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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.38, 590.92 and 270.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.38, 590.92 and 270.72 is: 373.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.38 : 590.92 = 270.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.38/590.92 = 270.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.38x = 590.92 × 270.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.38x = 159,973.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,973.19/428.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.44

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