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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.59, 623.94 and 347.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.59, 623.94 and 347.74 is: 520.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.59 : 623.94 = 347.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.59/623.94 = 347.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.59x = 623.94 × 347.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.59x = 216,968.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,968.90/416.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.82

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