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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 422.84, 634.08 and 350.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 422.84, 634.08 and 350.48 is: 525.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    422.84 : 634.08 = 350.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    422.84/634.08 = 350.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    422.84x = 634.08 × 350.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    422.84x = 222,232.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,232.36/422.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.57

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