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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 639.04 and 253.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 639.04 and 253.86 is: 379.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 639.04 = 253.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/639.04 = 253.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 639.04 × 253.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 162,226.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,226.69/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.83

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