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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.42, 591.01 and 270.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.42, 591.01 and 270.97 is: 373.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.42 : 591.01 = 270.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.42/591.01 = 270.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.42x = 591.01 × 270.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.42x = 160,145.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,145.98/428.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.81

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