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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 640.14 and 244.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 640.14 and 244.07 is: 365.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 640.14 = 244.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/640.14 = 244.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 640.14 × 244.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 156,238.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,238.97/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.83

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