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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 641.95 and 265.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 641.95 and 265.58 is: 398.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 641.95 = 265.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/641.95 = 265.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 641.95 × 265.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 170,485.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,485.87/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.54

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