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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 642.03 and 245.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 642.03 and 245.40 is: 368.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 642.03 = 245.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/642.03 = 245.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 642.03 × 245.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 157,554.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,554.16/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 368.24

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