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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 640.41 and 273.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 640.41 and 273.29 is: 409.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 640.41 = 273.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/640.41 = 273.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 640.41 × 273.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 175,017.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,017.02/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 409.16

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