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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.32, 629.68 and 347.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.32, 629.68 and 347.32 is: 521.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.32 : 629.68 = 347.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.32/629.68 = 347.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.32x = 629.68 × 347.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.32x = 218,700.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,700.46/419.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.56

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