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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.15, 639.86 and 348.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.15, 639.86 and 348.30 is: 522.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.15 : 639.86 = 348.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.15/639.86 = 348.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.15x = 639.86 × 348.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.15x = 222,863.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,863.24/426.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.97

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