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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.32, 637.23 and 347.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.32, 637.23 and 347.43 is: 521.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.32 : 637.23 = 347.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.32/637.23 = 347.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.32x = 637.23 × 347.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.32x = 221,392.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,392.82/424.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.76

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