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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.65, 631.43 and 348.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.65, 631.43 and 348.08 is: 521.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.65 : 631.43 = 348.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.65/631.43 = 348.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.65x = 631.43 × 348.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.65x = 219,783.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,783.26/421.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.25

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