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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.47, 638.35 and 349.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.47, 638.35 and 349.25 is: 522.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.47 : 638.35 = 349.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.47/638.35 = 349.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.47x = 638.35 × 349.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.47x = 222,939.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 222,939.67/426.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.76

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