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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 424.55, 637.61 and 347.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 424.55, 637.61 and 347.67 is: 522.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    424.55 : 637.61 = 347.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    424.55/637.61 = 347.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    424.55x = 637.61 × 347.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    424.55x = 221,676.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,676.13/424.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.15

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