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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.82, 641.73 and 336.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.82, 641.73 and 336.41 is: 504.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.82 : 641.73 = 336.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.82/641.73 = 336.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.82x = 641.73 × 336.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.82x = 215,881.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,881.18/427.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.61

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