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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.17, 635.55 and 346.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.17, 635.55 and 346.31 is: 520.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.17 : 635.55 = 346.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.17/635.55 = 346.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.17x = 635.55 × 346.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.17x = 220,092.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,092.41/423.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.10

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