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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 641.06 and 378.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 641.06 and 378.63 is: 568.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 641.06 = 378.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/641.06 = 378.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 641.06 × 378.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 242,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 242,722.65/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.33

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