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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.58, 641.00 and 180.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.58, 641.00 and 180.77 is: 271.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.58 : 641.00 = 180.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.58/641.00 = 180.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.58x = 641.00 × 180.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.58x = 115,873.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,873.52/427.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.00

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