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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 640.71 and 265.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 640.71 and 265.14 is: 396.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 640.71 = 265.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/640.71 = 265.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 640.71 × 265.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 169,877.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,877.85/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.93

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