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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 641.72 and 235.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 641.72 and 235.12 is: 352.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 641.72 = 235.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/641.72 = 235.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 641.72 × 235.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 150,881.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,881.21/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.72

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