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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.67, 636.30 and 346.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.67, 636.30 and 346.81 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.67 : 636.30 = 346.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.67/636.30 = 346.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.67x = 636.30 × 346.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.67x = 220,670.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,670.29/423.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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