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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.46, 636.05 and 347.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.46, 636.05 and 347.96 is: 521.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.46 : 636.05 = 347.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.46/636.05 = 347.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.46x = 636.05 × 347.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.46x = 221,317.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,317.65/424.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.42

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