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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 641.04 and 332.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 641.04 and 332.32 is: 498.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 641.04 = 332.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/641.04 = 332.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 641.04 × 332.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 213,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,030.41/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 498.48

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