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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.14, 639.63 and 340.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.14, 639.63 and 340.29 is: 509.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.14 : 639.63 = 340.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.14/639.63 = 340.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.14x = 639.63 × 340.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.14x = 217,659.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,659.69/427.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 509.57

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