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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 640.44 and 355.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 640.44 and 355.20 is: 531.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 640.44 = 355.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/640.44 = 355.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 640.44 × 355.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 227,484.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,484.29/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.60

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