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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 641.67 and 363.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 641.67 and 363.70 is: 546.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 641.67 = 363.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/641.67 = 363.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 641.67 × 363.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 233,373.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 233,373.77/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 546.01

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