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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.48, 637.86 and 348.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.48, 637.86 and 348.26 is: 522.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.48 : 637.86 = 348.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.48/637.86 = 348.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.48x = 637.86 × 348.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.48x = 222,141.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,141.12/425.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.10

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