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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.36, 638.12 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.36, 638.12 and 354.28 is: 529.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.36 : 638.12 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.36/638.12 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.36x = 638.12 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.36x = 226,073.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,073.15/427.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.00

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