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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.11, 641.16 and 359.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.11, 641.16 and 359.47 is: 539.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.11 : 641.16 = 359.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.11/641.16 = 359.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.11x = 641.16 × 359.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.11x = 230,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,479.13/427.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.63

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