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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.73, 640.77 and 244.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.73, 640.77 and 244.56 is: 366.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.73 : 640.77 = 244.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.73/640.77 = 244.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.73x = 640.77 × 244.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.73x = 156,706.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,706.71/427.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 366.37

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