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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.08, 635.49 and 347.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.08, 635.49 and 347.58 is: 520.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.08 : 635.49 = 347.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.08/635.49 = 347.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.08x = 635.49 × 347.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.08x = 220,883.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,883.61/424.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.85

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