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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.99, 641.55 and 272.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.99, 641.55 and 272.99 is: 410.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.99 : 641.55 = 272.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.99/641.55 = 272.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.99x = 641.55 × 272.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.99x = 175,136.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,136.73/426.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.17

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