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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.79 and 253.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.79 and 253.97 is: 381.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.79 = 253.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.79 = 253.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.79 × 253.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 162,736.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,736.96/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.03

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