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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 641.24 and 235.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 641.24 and 235.04 is: 352.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 641.24 = 235.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/641.24 = 235.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 641.24 × 235.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 150,717.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,717.05/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.67

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