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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.76, 591.57 and 271.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.76, 591.57 and 271.35 is: 374.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.76 : 591.57 = 271.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.76/591.57 = 271.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.76x = 591.57 × 271.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.76x = 160,522.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,522.52/428.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.39

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