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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 638.25 and 367.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 638.25 and 367.11 is: 547.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 638.25 = 367.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/638.25 = 367.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 638.25 × 367.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 234,307.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,307.96/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 547.97

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