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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 641.64 and 211.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 641.64 and 211.39 is: 317.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 641.64 = 211.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/641.64 = 211.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 641.64 × 211.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 135,632.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,632.01/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.15

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