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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 426.84, 638.91 and 349.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 426.84, 638.91 and 349.62 is: 523.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    426.84 : 638.91 = 349.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    426.84/638.91 = 349.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    426.84x = 638.91 × 349.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    426.84x = 223,375.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 223,375.71/426.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 523.32

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