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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.50, 641.71 and 211.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.50, 641.71 and 211.53 is: 317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.50 : 641.71 = 211.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.50/641.71 = 211.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.50x = 641.71 × 211.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.50x = 135,743.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,743.59/427.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.53

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