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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.05, 640.02 and 350.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.05, 640.02 and 350.15 is: 524.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.05 : 640.02 = 350.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.05/640.02 = 350.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.05x = 640.02 × 350.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.05x = 224,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,099.80/427.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.76

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