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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 639.50 and 272.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 639.50 and 272.19 is: 407.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 639.50 = 272.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/639.50 = 272.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 639.50 × 272.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 174,066.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,066.54/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 407.55

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