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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.17, 637.05 and 347.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.17, 637.05 and 347.31 is: 521.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.17 : 637.05 = 347.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.17/637.05 = 347.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.17x = 637.05 × 347.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.17x = 221,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,253.84/424.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.62

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