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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.41, 641.07 and 244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.41, 641.07 and 244.80 is: 367.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.41 : 641.07 = 244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.41/641.07 = 244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.41x = 641.07 × 244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.41x = 156,933.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,933.94/427.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.17

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