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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.75, 641.96 and 382.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.75, 641.96 and 382.18 is: 573.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.75 : 641.96 = 382.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.75/641.96 = 382.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.75x = 641.96 × 382.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.75x = 245,344.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,344.27/427.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.57

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