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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.83, 642.02 and 245.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.83, 642.02 and 245.58 is: 368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.83 : 642.02 = 245.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.83/642.02 = 245.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.83x = 642.02 × 245.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.83x = 157,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,666.04/427.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.52

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