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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.56 and 211.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.56 and 211.09 is: 316.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.56 = 211.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.56 = 211.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.56 × 211.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 135,215.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,215.81/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.40

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