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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.53, 640.68 and 211.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.53, 640.68 and 211.26 is: 316.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.53 : 640.68 = 211.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.53/640.68 = 211.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.53x = 640.68 × 211.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.53x = 135,350.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,350.06/427.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.59

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