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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.21, 640.17 and 244.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.21, 640.17 and 244.65 is: 366.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.21 : 640.17 = 244.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.21/640.17 = 244.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.21x = 640.17 × 244.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.21x = 156,619.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,619.99/427.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.61

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