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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.72 and 387.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.72 and 387.32 is: 580.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.72 = 387.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.72 = 387.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.72 × 387.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 248,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,548.75/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.97

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