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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.52, 632.94 and 348.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.52, 632.94 and 348.23 is: 522.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.52 : 632.94 = 348.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.52/632.94 = 348.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.52x = 632.94 × 348.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.52x = 220,408.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,408.70/421.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.89

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