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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.26, 641.20 and 388.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.26, 641.20 and 388.99 is: 583.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.26 : 641.20 = 388.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.26/641.20 = 388.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.26x = 641.20 × 388.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.26x = 249,420.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,420.39/427.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.77

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