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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.48, 635.28 and 343.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.48, 635.28 and 343.52 is: 514.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.48 : 635.28 = 343.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.48/635.28 = 343.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.48x = 635.28 × 343.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.48x = 218,231.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,231.39/424.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.11

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