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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.98, 641.94 and 367.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.98, 641.94 and 367.22 is: 550.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.98 : 641.94 = 367.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.98/641.94 = 367.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.98x = 641.94 × 367.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.98x = 235,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,733.21/427.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.80

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