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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.17, 637.93 and 358.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.17, 637.93 and 358.17 is: 534.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.17 : 637.93 = 358.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.17/637.93 = 358.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.17x = 637.93 × 358.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.17x = 228,487.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,487.02/427.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.88

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