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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.04, 639.96 and 183.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.04, 639.96 and 183.32 is: 274.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.04 : 639.96 = 183.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.04/639.96 = 183.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.04x = 639.96 × 183.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.04x = 117,317.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,317.47/427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.72

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