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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.85, 625.68 and 348.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.85, 625.68 and 348.81 is: 523.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.85 : 625.68 = 348.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.85/625.68 = 348.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.85x = 625.68 × 348.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.85x = 218,243.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,243.44/416.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.55

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