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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 642.06 and 254.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 642.06 and 254.52 is: 382.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 642.06 = 254.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/642.06 = 254.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 642.06 × 254.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 163,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,417.11/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.42

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