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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.07, 642.03 and 350.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.07, 642.03 and 350.60 is: 527.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.07 : 642.03 = 350.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.07/642.03 = 350.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.07x = 642.03 × 350.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.07x = 225,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,095.72/427.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.07

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