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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 642.20 and 265.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 642.20 and 265.84 is: 398.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 642.20 = 265.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/642.20 = 265.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 642.20 × 265.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 170,722.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,722.45/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.96

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