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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.04, 641.52 and 355.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.04, 641.52 and 355.04 is: 533.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.04 : 641.52 = 355.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.04/641.52 = 355.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.04x = 641.52 × 355.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.04x = 227,765.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,765.26/427.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.36

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