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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 420.67, 631.01 and 348.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 420.67, 631.01 and 348.38 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    420.67 : 631.01 = 348.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    420.67/631.01 = 348.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    420.67x = 631.01 × 348.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    420.67x = 219,826.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,826.37/420.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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