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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 638.86 and 362.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 638.86 and 362.37 is: 541.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 638.86 = 362.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/638.86 = 362.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 638.86 × 362.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 231,506.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,506.89/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.31

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