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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 640.58 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 640.58 and 183.72 is: 275.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 640.58 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/640.58 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 640.58 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 117,687.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,687.36/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.51

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