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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.60, 591 and 273.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.60, 591 and 273.26 is: 376.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.60 : 591 = 273.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.60/591 = 273.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.60x = 591 × 273.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.60x = 161,496.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,496.66/428.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.80

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