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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 640.40 and 207.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 640.40 and 207.66 is: 311.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 640.40 = 207.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/640.40 = 207.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 640.40 × 207.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 132,984.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,984.43/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 311.36

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