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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.07 and 265.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.07 and 265.05 is: 397.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.07 = 265.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.07 = 265.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.07 × 265.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 169,915.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,915.60/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.13

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