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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.34, 639.66 and 350.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.34, 639.66 and 350.12 is: 524.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.34 : 639.66 = 350.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.34/639.66 = 350.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.34x = 639.66 × 350.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.34x = 223,957.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,957.76/427.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.07

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