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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.35, 641.16 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.35, 641.16 and 254.21 is: 381.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.35 : 641.16 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.35/641.16 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.35x = 641.16 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.35x = 162,990.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,990.89/427.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.40

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