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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.52 and 254.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.52 and 254.51 is: 381.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.52 = 254.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.52 = 254.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.52 × 254.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 163,268.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,268.78/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 381.63

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