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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 640.94 and 273.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 640.94 and 273.59 is: 410.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 640.94 = 273.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/640.94 = 273.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 640.94 × 273.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 175,350.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,350.20/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.10

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