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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 641.01 and 183.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 641.01 and 183.72 is: 275.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 641.01 = 183.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/641.01 = 183.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 641.01 × 183.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 117,765.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,765.84/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.58

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