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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.60, 582.64 and 348.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.60, 582.64 and 348.37 is: 479.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.60 : 582.64 = 348.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.60/582.64 = 348.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.60x = 582.64 × 348.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.60x = 202,974.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 202,974.30/423.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.17

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