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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 637.67 and 359.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 637.67 and 359.44 is: 536.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 637.67 = 359.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/637.67 = 359.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 637.67 × 359.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 229,204.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,204.10/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.18

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