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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.43, 640.24 and 244.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.43, 640.24 and 244.73 is: 366.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.43 : 640.24 = 244.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.43/640.24 = 244.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.43x = 640.24 × 244.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.43x = 156,685.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,685.94/427.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.58

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