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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 640.99 and 336.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 640.99 and 336.03 is: 503.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 640.99 = 336.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/640.99 = 336.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 640.99 × 336.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 215,391.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,391.87/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.77

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