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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.70, 635.16 and 344.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.70, 635.16 and 344.88 is: 518.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.70 : 635.16 = 344.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.70/635.16 = 344.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.70x = 635.16 × 344.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.70x = 219,053.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,053.98/422.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.23

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