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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 423.81, 636.12 and 348.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 423.81, 636.12 and 348.48 is: 523.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    423.81 : 636.12 = 348.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    423.81/636.12 = 348.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    423.81x = 636.12 × 348.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    423.81x = 221,675.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,675.10/423.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.05

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