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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.06, 635.36 and 346.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.06, 635.36 and 346.17 is: 519.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.06 : 635.36 = 346.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.06/635.36 = 346.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.06x = 635.36 × 346.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.06x = 219,942.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,942.43/423.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.88

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