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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 639.95 and 210.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 639.95 and 210.38 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 639.95 = 210.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/639.95 = 210.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 639.95 × 210.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 134,628.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,628.43/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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