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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 641.97 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 641.97 and 266.25 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 641.97 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/641.97 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 641.97 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 170,924.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,924.51/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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