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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 642.08 and 211.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 642.08 and 211.79 is: 317.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 642.08 = 211.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/642.08 = 211.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 642.08 × 211.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 135,986.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,986.12/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.91

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