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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.06, 639.37 and 272.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.06, 639.37 and 272.62 is: 408.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.06 : 639.37 = 272.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.06/639.37 = 272.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.06x = 639.37 × 272.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.06x = 174,305.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,305.05/427.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.15

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