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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.14, 633.78 and 348.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.14, 633.78 and 348.60 is: 524.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.14 : 633.78 = 348.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.14/633.78 = 348.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.14x = 633.78 × 348.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.14x = 220,935.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,935.71/421.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.61

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