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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 641.80 and 265.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 641.80 and 265.52 is: 398.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 641.80 = 265.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/641.80 = 265.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 641.80 × 265.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 170,410.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,410.74/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.30

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