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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.97, 640.43 and 376.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.97, 640.43 and 376.94 is: 564.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.97 : 640.43 = 376.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.97/640.43 = 376.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.97x = 640.43 × 376.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.97x = 241,398.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,398.60/427.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.06

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