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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 641.28 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 641.28 and 350.48 is: 525.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 641.28 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/641.28 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 641.28 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 224,755.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,755.81/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.28

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