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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 641.21 and 359.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 641.21 and 359.42 is: 539.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 641.21 = 359.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/641.21 = 359.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 641.21 × 359.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 230,463.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,463.70/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.51

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