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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 428.87, 591.95 and 273.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 428.87, 591.95 and 273.89 is: 378.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    428.87 : 591.95 = 273.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    428.87/591.95 = 273.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    428.87x = 591.95 × 273.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    428.87x = 162,129.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,129.19/428.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.04

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