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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.40, 623.82 and 348.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.40, 623.82 and 348.36 is: 521.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.40 : 623.82 = 348.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.40/623.82 = 348.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.40x = 623.82 × 348.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.40x = 217,313.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,313.94/416.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.89

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