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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.34, 636.66 and 348.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.34, 636.66 and 348.12 is: 521.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.34 : 636.66 = 348.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.34/636.66 = 348.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.34x = 636.66 × 348.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.34x = 221,634.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 221,634.08/425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.08

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