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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.67, 642.72 and 254.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.67, 642.72 and 254.38 is: 382.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.67 : 642.72 = 254.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.67/642.72 = 254.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.67x = 642.72 × 254.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.67x = 163,495.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,495.11/427.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.29

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