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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 640.55 and 244.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 640.55 and 244.34 is: 366.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 640.55 = 244.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/640.55 = 244.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 640.55 × 244.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 156,511.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,511.99/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.25

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