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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 640.62 and 359.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 640.62 and 359.19 is: 537.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 640.62 = 359.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/640.62 = 359.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 640.62 × 359.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 230,104.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,104.30/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.80

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