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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 640.78 and 244.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 640.78 and 244.61 is: 366.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 640.78 = 244.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/640.78 = 244.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 640.78 × 244.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 156,741.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,741.20/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.56

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