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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 642.03 and 394.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 642.03 and 394.97 is: 593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 642.03 = 394.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/642.03 = 394.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 642.03 × 394.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 253,582.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,582.59/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.17

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