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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.84, 641.96 and 366.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.84, 641.96 and 366.84 is: 550.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.84 : 641.96 = 366.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.84/641.96 = 366.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.84x = 641.96 × 366.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.84x = 235,496.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,496.61/427.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.43

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