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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 639.48 and 382.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 639.48 and 382.16 is: 571.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 639.48 = 382.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/639.48 = 382.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 639.48 × 382.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 244,383.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,383.68/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 571.95

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