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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 641.37 and 208.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 641.37 and 208.50 is: 312.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 641.37 = 208.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/641.37 = 208.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 641.37 × 208.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 133,725.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,725.65/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.50

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