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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.23, 639.63 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.23, 639.63 and 346.50 is: 518.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.23 : 639.63 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.23/639.63 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.23x = 639.63 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.23x = 221,631.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,631.80/427.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.76

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