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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 641.84 and 291.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 641.84 and 291.40 is: 437.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 641.84 = 291.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/641.84 = 291.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 641.84 × 291.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 187,032.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 187,032.18/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.22

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