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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.86, 640.26 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.86, 640.26 and 346.50 is: 518.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.86 : 640.26 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.86/640.26 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.86x = 640.26 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.86x = 221,850.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,850.09/427.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.51

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