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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.66, 641.43 and 266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.66, 641.43 and 266.38 is: 399.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.66 : 641.43 = 266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.66/641.43 = 266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.66x = 641.43 × 266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.66x = 170,864.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,864.12/427.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.53

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