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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.94, 641.83 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.94, 641.83 and 266.62 is: 399.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.94 : 641.83 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.94/641.83 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.94x = 641.83 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.94x = 171,124.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,124.71/427.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.88

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