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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 639.30 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 639.30 and 273.20 is: 408.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 639.30 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/639.30 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 639.30 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 174,656.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,656.76/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.87

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