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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.78, 642.39 and 358.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.78, 642.39 and 358.30 is: 538.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.78 : 642.39 = 358.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.78/642.39 = 358.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.78x = 642.39 × 358.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.78x = 230,168.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,168.34/427.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.05

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