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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 641.33 and 273.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 641.33 and 273.65 is: 410.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 641.33 = 273.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/641.33 = 273.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 641.33 × 273.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 175,498.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,498.35/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.67

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