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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.02, 637.41 and 366.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.02, 637.41 and 366.54 is: 547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.02 : 637.41 = 366.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.02/637.41 = 366.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.02x = 637.41 × 366.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.02x = 233,636.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,636.26/427.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.13

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