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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 640.49 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 640.49 and 210.38 is: 315.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 640.49 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/640.49 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 640.49 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 134,742.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,742.03/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.55

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