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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.72, 641.73 and 211.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.72, 641.73 and 211.18 is: 316.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.72 : 641.73 = 211.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.72/641.73 = 211.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.72x = 641.73 × 211.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.72x = 135,520.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,520.54/427.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.84

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