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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.31, 640.34 and 336.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.31, 640.34 and 336.18 is: 503.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.31 : 640.34 = 336.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.31/640.34 = 336.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.31x = 640.34 × 336.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.31x = 215,271.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,271.48/427.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.78

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