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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.21, 647.14 and 348.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.21, 647.14 and 348.01 is: 522.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.21 : 647.14 = 348.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.21/647.14 = 348.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.21x = 647.14 × 348.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.21x = 225,213.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,213.00/431.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.29

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