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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.32, 641.70 and 346.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.32, 641.70 and 346.68 is: 520.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.32 : 641.70 = 346.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.32/641.70 = 346.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.32x = 641.70 × 346.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.32x = 222,464.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,464.56/427.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.60

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