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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.68, 638.63 and 350.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.68, 638.63 and 350.80 is: 523.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.68 : 638.63 = 350.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.68/638.63 = 350.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.68x = 638.63 × 350.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.68x = 224,031.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,031.40/427.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.83

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