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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.08, 639.99 and 350.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.08, 639.99 and 350.58 is: 525.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.08 : 639.99 = 350.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.08/639.99 = 350.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.08x = 639.99 × 350.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.08x = 224,367.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,367.69/427.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.35

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