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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.16, 641.10 and 254

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.16, 641.10 and 254 is: 381.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.16 : 641.10 = 254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.16/641.10 = 254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.16x = 641.10 × 254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.16x = 162,839.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,839.40/427.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.21

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