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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 640.83 and 341.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 640.83 and 341.19 is: 511.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 640.83 = 341.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/640.83 = 341.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 640.83 × 341.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 218,644.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,644.79/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 511.14

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