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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 641.58 and 379.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 641.58 and 379.56 is: 569.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 641.58 = 379.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/641.58 = 379.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 641.58 × 379.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 243,518.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 243,518.10/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 569.39

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