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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.47, 641.27 and 347.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.47, 641.27 and 347.01 is: 520.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.47 : 641.27 = 347.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.47/641.27 = 347.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.47x = 641.27 × 347.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.47x = 222,527.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,527.10/427.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.57

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