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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.48, 640.86 and 350.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.48, 640.86 and 350.26 is: 525.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.48 : 640.86 = 350.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.48/640.86 = 350.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.48x = 640.86 × 350.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.48x = 224,467.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,467.62/427.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.10

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