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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 585.60 and 347.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 585.60 and 347.52 is: 480.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 585.60 = 347.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/585.60 = 347.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 585.60 × 347.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 203,507.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,507.71/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480.70

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