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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.36, 635.76 and 346.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.36, 635.76 and 346.32 is: 520.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.36 : 635.76 = 346.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.36/635.76 = 346.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.36x = 635.76 × 346.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.36x = 220,176.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,176.40/423.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.07

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