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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 641.49 and 260.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 641.49 and 260.97 is: 391.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 641.49 = 260.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/641.49 = 260.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 641.49 × 260.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 167,409.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,409.65/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 391.55

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