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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.22, 641.45 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.22, 641.45 and 373.76 is: 561.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.22 : 641.45 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.22/641.45 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.22x = 641.45 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.22x = 239,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,743.28/427.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.18

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