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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.22, 639.81 and 349.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.22, 639.81 and 349.31 is: 524.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.22 : 639.81 = 349.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.22/639.81 = 349.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.22x = 639.81 × 349.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.22x = 223,493.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,493.63/426.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 524.37

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