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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.88, 641.06 and 350.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.88, 641.06 and 350.73 is: 525.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.88 : 641.06 = 350.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.88/641.06 = 350.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.88x = 641.06 × 350.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.88x = 224,840.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,840.51/427.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.47

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