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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.39, 640.67 and 272.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.39, 640.67 and 272.88 is: 409.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.39 : 640.67 = 272.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.39/640.67 = 272.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.39x = 640.67 × 272.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.39x = 174,826.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,826.03/427.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.06

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