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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 641.76 and 235.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 641.76 and 235.51 is: 353.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 641.76 = 235.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/641.76 = 235.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 641.76 × 235.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 151,140.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,140.90/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 353.34

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