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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 419.85, 629.78 and 348.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 419.85, 629.78 and 348.57 is: 522.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    419.85 : 629.78 = 348.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    419.85/629.78 = 348.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    419.85x = 629.78 × 348.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    419.85x = 219,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,520.67/419.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.86

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