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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 640.67 and 393.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 640.67 and 393.17 is: 589.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 640.67 = 393.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/640.67 = 393.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 640.67 × 393.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 251,892.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,892.22/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.44

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