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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 641.12 and 245.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 641.12 and 245.04 is: 367.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 641.12 = 245.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/641.12 = 245.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 641.12 × 245.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 157,100.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,100.04/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.12

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