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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 640.60 and 392.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 640.60 and 392.16 is: 587.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 640.60 = 392.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/640.60 = 392.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 640.60 × 392.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 251,217.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,217.70/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 587.23

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