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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 641.39 and 363.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 641.39 and 363.51 is: 545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 641.39 = 363.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/641.39 = 363.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 641.39 × 363.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 233,149.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,149.86/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.72

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