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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 640.16 and 335.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 640.16 and 335.60 is: 502.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 640.16 = 335.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/640.16 = 335.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 640.16 × 335.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 214,837.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,837.70/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.71

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