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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.62, 591.25 and 271.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.62, 591.25 and 271.20 is: 374.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.62 : 591.25 = 271.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.62/591.25 = 271.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.62x = 591.25 × 271.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.62x = 160,347
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,347/428.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.10

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