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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.33, 640.30 and 336.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.33, 640.30 and 336.44 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.33 : 640.30 = 336.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.33/640.30 = 336.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.33x = 640.30 × 336.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.33x = 215,420.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,420.32/427.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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