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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.79, 641.14 and 369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.79, 641.14 and 369.59 is: 553.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.79 : 641.14 = 369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.79/641.14 = 369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.79x = 641.14 × 369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.79x = 236,954.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,954.80/427.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.91

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