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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.65, 639.65 and 262.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.65, 639.65 and 262.72 is: 392.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.65 : 639.65 = 262.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.65/639.65 = 262.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.65x = 639.65 × 262.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.65x = 168,047.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 168,047.20/427.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 392.95

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