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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.59, 641.12 and 244.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.59, 641.12 and 244.89 is: 367.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.59 : 641.12 = 244.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.59/641.12 = 244.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.59x = 641.12 × 244.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.59x = 157,002.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,002.65/427.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.18

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