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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 639.94 and 272.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 639.94 and 272.80 is: 408.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 639.94 = 272.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/639.94 = 272.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 639.94 × 272.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 174,575.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,575.63/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 408.53

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