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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.76, 642 and 245.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.76, 642 and 245.54 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.76 : 642 = 245.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.76/642 = 245.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.76x = 642 × 245.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.76x = 157,636.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,636.68/427.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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