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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.42, 640.15 and 358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.42, 640.15 and 358.22 is: 536.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.42 : 640.15 = 358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.42/640.15 = 358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.42x = 640.15 × 358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.42x = 229,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,315.24/427.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.51

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