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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.40 and 381.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.40 and 381.70 is: 572.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.40 = 381.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.40 = 381.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.40 × 381.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 244,822.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,822.38/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 572.55

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