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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 639.90 and 366.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 639.90 and 366.93 is: 549.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 639.90 = 366.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/639.90 = 366.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 639.90 × 366.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 234,798.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 234,798.51/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.01

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