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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.54, 641.49 and 370.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.54, 641.49 and 370.30 is: 555.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.54 : 641.49 = 370.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.54/641.49 = 370.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.54x = 641.49 × 370.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.54x = 237,543.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,543.75/427.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.61

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