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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.46, 639.81 and 366.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.46, 639.81 and 366.65 is: 548.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.46 : 639.81 = 366.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.46/639.81 = 366.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.46x = 639.81 × 366.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.46x = 234,583.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,583.14/427.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.78

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