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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.78, 591.66 and 273.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.78, 591.66 and 273.50 is: 377.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.78 : 591.66 = 273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.78/591.66 = 273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.78x = 591.66 × 273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.78x = 161,819.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,819.01/428.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.39

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