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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.81, 640.62 and 351.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.81, 640.62 and 351.48 is: 527.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.81 : 640.62 = 351.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.81/640.62 = 351.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.81x = 640.62 × 351.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.81x = 225,165.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,165.12/426.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.55

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