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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.28, 641.04 and 273.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.28, 641.04 and 273.20 is: 409.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.28 : 641.04 = 273.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.28/641.04 = 273.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.28x = 641.04 × 273.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.28x = 175,132.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,132.13/427.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.88

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