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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.01, 641.01 and 288.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.01, 641.01 and 288.32 is: 432.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.01 : 641.01 = 288.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.01/641.01 = 288.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.01x = 641.01 × 288.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.01x = 184,816.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,816.00/427.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.81

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