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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 640.02 and 369.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 640.02 and 369.27 is: 553.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 640.02 = 369.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/640.02 = 369.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 640.02 × 369.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 236,340.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,340.19/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.43

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