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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 505.26, 758.32 and 427.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 505.26, 758.32 and 427.66 is: 641.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    505.26 : 758.32 = 427.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    505.26/758.32 = 427.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    505.26x = 758.32 × 427.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    505.26x = 324,300.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 324,300.17/505.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 641.85

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