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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 641.52 and 265.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 641.52 and 265.28 is: 398.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 641.52 = 265.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/641.52 = 265.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 641.52 × 265.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 170,179.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,179.22/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.10

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