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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 640.19 and 273.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 640.19 and 273.18 is: 409.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 640.19 = 273.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/640.19 = 273.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 640.19 × 273.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 174,887.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,887.79/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.50

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