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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.24, 640.73 and 183.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.24, 640.73 and 183.61 is: 275.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.24 : 640.73 = 183.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.24/640.73 = 183.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.24x = 640.73 × 183.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.24x = 117,643.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,643.52/427.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.36

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