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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.55, 641.30 and 242.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.55, 641.30 and 242.43 is: 363.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.55 : 641.30 = 242.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.55/641.30 = 242.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.55x = 641.30 × 242.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.55x = 155,470.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,470.36/427.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.63

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