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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 642.54 and 273.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 642.54 and 273.88 is: 411.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 642.54 = 273.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/642.54 = 273.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 642.54 × 273.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 175,978.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,978.86/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.32

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