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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.90 and 265.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.90 and 265.38 is: 398.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.90 = 265.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.90 = 265.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.90 × 265.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 170,347.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,347.42/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.38

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