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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 640.52 and 265.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 640.52 and 265.12 is: 397.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 640.52 = 265.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/640.52 = 265.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 640.52 × 265.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 169,814.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,814.66/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.28

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