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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 640.18 and 244.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 640.18 and 244.32 is: 365.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 640.18 = 244.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/640.18 = 244.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 640.18 × 244.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 156,408.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,408.34/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.89

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