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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 639.36 and 349.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 639.36 and 349.47 is: 524.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 639.36 = 349.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/639.36 = 349.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 639.36 × 349.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 223,437.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,437.14/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.32

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