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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 639.36 and 288.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 639.36 and 288.08 is: 431.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 639.36 = 288.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/639.36 = 288.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 639.36 × 288.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 184,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 184,182.19/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.19

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