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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.52, 635.40 and 346.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.52, 635.40 and 346.82 is: 519.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.52 : 635.40 = 346.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.52/635.40 = 346.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.52x = 635.40 × 346.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.52x = 220,369.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,369.43/424.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.10

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