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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.95, 641.97 and 359.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.95, 641.97 and 359.30 is: 538.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.95 : 641.97 = 359.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.95/641.97 = 359.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.95x = 641.97 × 359.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.95x = 230,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,656.61/427.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 538.98

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