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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.39 and 273.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.39 and 273.45 is: 410.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.39 = 273.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.39 = 273.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.39 × 273.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 175,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,388.10/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.35

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