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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 637.43 and 386.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 637.43 and 386.28 is: 576.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 637.43 = 386.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/637.43 = 386.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 637.43 × 386.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 246,224.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,224.53/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 576.21

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