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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 427.92, 640.44 and 353.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 427.92, 640.44 and 353.94 is: 529.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    427.92 : 640.44 = 353.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    427.92/640.44 = 353.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    427.92x = 640.44 × 353.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    427.92x = 226,677.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,677.33/427.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.72

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