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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.51, 641.23 and 244.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.51, 641.23 and 244.33 is: 366.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.51 : 641.23 = 244.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.51/641.23 = 244.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.51x = 641.23 × 244.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.51x = 156,670.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,670.43/427.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.47

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