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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 646.20 and 348.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 646.20 and 348.59 is: 522.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 646.20 = 348.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/646.20 = 348.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 646.20 × 348.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 225,255.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,255.63/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.39

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