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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.11 and 290.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.11 and 290.12 is: 435.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.11 = 290.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.11 = 290.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.11 × 290.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 185,998.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,998.83/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.18

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