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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 425.57, 637.29 and 348.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 425.57, 637.29 and 348.72 is: 522.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    425.57 : 637.29 = 348.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    425.57/637.29 = 348.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    425.57x = 637.29 × 348.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    425.57x = 222,235.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,235.77/425.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.21

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