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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 421.92, 631.44 and 347.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 421.92, 631.44 and 347.94 is: 520.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    421.92 : 631.44 = 347.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    421.92/631.44 = 347.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    421.92x = 631.44 × 347.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    421.92x = 219,703.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,703.23/421.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.72

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