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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 641.76 and 355.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 641.76 and 355.56 is: 533.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 641.76 = 355.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/641.76 = 355.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 641.76 × 355.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 228,184.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,184.19/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.32

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