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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.71, 639.43 and 350.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.71, 639.43 and 350.21 is: 524.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.71 : 639.43 = 350.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.71/639.43 = 350.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.71x = 639.43 × 350.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.71x = 223,929.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,929.83/426.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.79

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