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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.44, 640.02 and 244.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.44, 640.02 and 244.68 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.44 : 640.02 = 244.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.44/640.02 = 244.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.44x = 640.02 × 244.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.44x = 156,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,600.09/427.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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