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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.10, 640.09 and 244.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.10, 640.09 and 244.58 is: 366.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.10 : 640.09 = 244.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.10/640.09 = 244.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.10x = 640.09 × 244.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.10x = 156,553.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,553.21/427.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.55

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