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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.56, 639.84 and 349.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.56, 639.84 and 349.56 is: 523.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.56 : 639.84 = 349.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.56/639.84 = 349.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.56x = 639.84 × 349.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.56x = 223,662.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,662.47/427.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.11

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