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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.53, 635.40 and 346.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.53, 635.40 and 346.59 is: 518.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.53 : 635.40 = 346.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.53/635.40 = 346.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.53x = 635.40 × 346.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.53x = 220,223.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,223.29/424.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 518.75

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