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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.48, 582.18 and 349.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.48, 582.18 and 349.32 is: 481.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.48 : 582.18 = 349.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.48/582.18 = 349.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.48x = 582.18 × 349.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.48x = 203,367.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,367.12/422.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 481.37

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