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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 640.86 and 350.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 640.86 and 350.47 is: 525.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 640.86 = 350.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/640.86 = 350.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 640.86 × 350.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 224,602.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,602.20/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.82

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