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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.71, 634.93 and 347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.71, 634.93 and 347.21 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.71 : 634.93 = 347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.71/634.93 = 347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.71x = 634.93 × 347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.71x = 220,450.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,450.00/423.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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