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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.29, 641.04 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.29, 641.04 and 345.76 is: 518.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.29 : 641.04 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.29/641.04 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.29x = 641.04 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.29x = 221,645.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,645.99/427.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.72

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