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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 640.40 and 273.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 640.40 and 273.31 is: 409.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 640.40 = 273.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/640.40 = 273.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 640.40 × 273.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 175,024.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,024.76/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.82

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