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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.30, 632.52 and 349

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.30, 632.52 and 349 is: 522.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.30 : 632.52 = 349 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.30/632.52 = 349/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.30x = 632.52 × 349
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.30x = 220,749.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,749.48/422.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.73

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