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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 640.76 and 232.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 640.76 and 232.53 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 640.76 = 232.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/640.76 = 232.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 640.76 × 232.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 148,991.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,991.56/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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