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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.68 and 256

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.68 and 256 is: 383.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.68 = 256 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.68 = 256/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.68 × 256
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 164,014.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,014.08/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.78

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