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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 640.88 and 265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 640.88 and 265.20 is: 397.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 640.88 = 265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/640.88 = 265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 640.88 × 265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 169,961.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,961.38/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.33

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