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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 431.34, 595.62 and 349.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 431.34, 595.62 and 349.53 is: 482.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    431.34 : 595.62 = 349.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    431.34/595.62 = 349.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    431.34x = 595.62 × 349.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    431.34x = 208,187.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,187.06/431.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.65

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