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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 639.28 and 370.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 639.28 and 370.18 is: 553.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 639.28 = 370.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/639.28 = 370.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 639.28 × 370.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 236,648.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,648.67/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.78

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