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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.60, 641.08 and 336.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.60, 641.08 and 336.32 is: 504.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.60 : 641.08 = 336.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.60/641.08 = 336.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.60x = 641.08 × 336.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.60x = 215,608.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,608.03/427.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.23

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