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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 639.66 and 364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 639.66 and 364.08 is: 544.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 639.66 = 364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/639.66 = 364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 639.66 × 364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 232,887.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,887.41/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.84

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