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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 640.98 and 359.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 640.98 and 359.82 is: 539.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 640.98 = 359.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/640.98 = 359.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 640.98 × 359.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 230,637.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,637.42/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 539.05

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