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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 643.02 and 254.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 643.02 and 254.57 is: 382.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 643.02 = 254.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/643.02 = 254.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 643.02 × 254.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 163,692.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,692.33/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 382.57

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