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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.91, 642.85 and 245.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.91, 642.85 and 245.75 is: 369.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.91 : 642.85 = 245.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.91/642.85 = 245.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.91x = 642.85 × 245.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.91x = 157,976.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,976.56/427.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 369.19

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