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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 641.00 and 244.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 641.00 and 244.84 is: 367.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 641.00 = 244.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/641.00 = 244.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 641.00 × 244.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 156,941.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,941.22/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.26

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