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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.16, 695.57 and 347.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.16, 695.57 and 347.21 is: 522.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.16 : 695.57 = 347.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.16/695.57 = 347.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.16x = 695.57 × 347.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.16x = 241,508.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,508.86/462.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.57

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