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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.77, 591.92 and 271.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.77, 591.92 and 271.54 is: 374.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.77 : 591.92 = 271.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.77/591.92 = 271.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.77x = 591.92 × 271.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.77x = 160,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,729.96/428.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.86

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