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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.80, 641.55 and 208.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.80, 641.55 and 208.41 is: 312.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.80 : 641.55 = 208.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.80/641.55 = 208.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.80x = 641.55 × 208.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.80x = 133,705.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,705.44/427.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.54

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