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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.39, 637.46 and 348.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.39, 637.46 and 348.89 is: 522.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.39 : 637.46 = 348.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.39/637.46 = 348.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.39x = 637.46 × 348.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.39x = 222,403.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,403.27/425.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.82

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