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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.84, 623.98 and 347.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.84, 623.98 and 347.72 is: 520.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.84 : 623.98 = 347.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.84/623.98 = 347.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.84x = 623.98 × 347.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.84x = 216,970.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,970.33/416.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.51

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