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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 418.34, 626.43 and 349.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 418.34, 626.43 and 349.49 is: 523.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    418.34 : 626.43 = 349.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    418.34/626.43 = 349.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    418.34x = 626.43 × 349.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    418.34x = 218,931.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,931.02/418.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.33

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