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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.15, 641.36 and 349.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.15, 641.36 and 349.30 is: 524.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.15 : 641.36 = 349.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.15/641.36 = 349.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.15x = 641.36 × 349.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.15x = 224,027.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,027.05/427.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.47

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